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+# Gestor de Pintura Industrial (GPI)
+
+Modern Full-Stack Application for managing industrial painting projects.
+
+## Tech Stack
+
+- **Backend**: Node.js, Express, Prisma, PostgreSQL.
+- **Frontend**: React (Vite), Tailwind CSS, TypeScript.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Node.js (v18+)
+- PostgreSQL (running locally or via Docker)
+
+## Setup
+
+### Backend
+
+1. Navigate to the backend directory:
+
+   ```bash
+   cd backend
+   ```
+
+2. Install dependencies:
+
+   ```bash
+   npm install
+   ```
+
+3. Configure Environment Variables:
+   - Copy `.env.example` (or create `.env`)
+   - Set `DATABASE_URL="postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/gpidb?schema=public"`
+
+4. Run Migrations:
+
+   ```bash
+   npx prisma migrate dev --name init
+   ```
+
+5. Start the server:
+
+   ```bash
+   npm run dev
+   ```
+
+   Server runs on `http://localhost:3000`.
+
+### Frontend
+
+1. Navigate to the frontend directory:
+
+   ```bash
+   cd frontend
+   ```
+
+2. Install dependencies:
+
+   ```bash
+   npm install
+   ```
+
+3. Start the development server:
+
+   ```bash
+   npm run dev
+   ```
+
+   App runs on `http://localhost:5173`.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Projects**: Create and manage painting projects.
+- **Geometry**: Register parts with dimensions, area, and complexity.
+- **Painting Schemes**: Define paint systems (Primer, Intermediate, Finish).
+- **Application Control**: Log daily painting activities (Wet/Dry thickness calculation).
+- **Inspection**: Record quality control inspections (EPS, Adhesion, Appearance).