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+# Handball Ticketing Web Application
+
+This is a web application for managing and booking tickets for handball matches. It features an admin panel for managing matches and seating, and a user-facing interface for browsing matches and purchasing tickets.
+
+## Features
+
+### Admin Panel
+
+The admin panel allows administrators to manage matches, seating, and uploaded ticket files.
+
+*   **Secure Access:** Protected by a password (can be set up on first access).
+*   **Match Management:** Add new matches with details such as name, date, location, total seats, price (optional), and booking deadline.
+*   **Seat Management:**
+    *   Upload PDF files for each seat (e.g., containing seat maps or specific ticket details).
+    *   Automatic extraction of seat direction (e.g., OUEST, SUD) and number from filenames in the format `DIRECTION_NUMBER.pdf`.
+    *   Option to manually set or override the seat number during upload.
+    *   View a list of existing matches.
+    *   Delete existing matches, which also removes associated seats, tickets, and uploaded PDF files.
+
+### User Interface
+
+The user-facing part of the application allows users to browse and book tickets.
+
+*   **Match Listing:** View a list of upcoming handball matches.
+*   **Match Details:** See detailed information for each match, including date, location, available seats, price, and booking deadline.
+*   **Seat Selection:** Visually select desired seats from the available options.
+*   **Booking Process:** Provide contact information (name, email, phone) to book selected seats.
+*   **Ticket Delivery:** Choose to receive the ticket(s) as a PDF download or via email.
+*   **PDF Tickets:** Generated PDF tickets include match details, seat information (direction and number), and customer details.
+*   **Dark Theme:** The application has a dark theme for a modern look.
+*   **Contact Information:** A contact email is provided in the footer.
+
+### Technical Details
+
+*   **Backend:** Developed with Express.js.
+*   **Frontend:** Built with React.
+*   **Database:** Uses MariaDB.
+*   **File Storage:** Handles PDF file uploads for seats and tickets.
+*   **Emailing:** Integrates with Nodemailer to send tickets via email.
+*   **PDF Generation:** Uses `pdfkit` to create ticket PDFs.
+*   **Styling:** Utilizes Tailwind CSS for a responsive and modern design.
+
+## Setup and Installation
+
+*(Instructions on how to set up and run the project - placeholder for now)*
+
+## Usage
+
+*(Instructions on how to use the admin panel and book tickets - placeholder for now)* 
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