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+# Phase 8 Summary: Alpha Completion (Logging, Backups, Docker)
+
+## Overview
+This phase focused on completing the remaining features for the Alpha Milestone: Logging, Backups, and Docker configuration.
+
+## Completed Features
+
+### 1. Logging System (Issue #10 / #8)
+- **Backend**:
+  - Configured Caddy to output JSON access logs to `data/logs/access.log`.
+  - Implemented application log rotation for `cpmp.log` using `lumberjack`.
+  - Created `LogService` to list and read log files.
+  - Added API endpoints: `GET /api/v1/logs` and `GET /api/v1/logs/:filename`.
+- **Frontend**:
+  - Created `Logs` page with file list and content viewer.
+  - Added "Logs" to the sidebar navigation.
+
+### 2. Backup System (Issue #11 / #9)
+- **Backend**:
+  - Created `BackupService` to manage backups of the database and Caddy configuration.
+  - Implemented automated daily backups (3 AM) using `cron`.
+  - Added API endpoints:
+    - `GET /api/v1/backups` (List)
+    - `POST /api/v1/backups` (Create Manual)
+    - `POST /api/v1/backups/:filename/restore` (Restore)
+- **Frontend**:
+  - Updated `Settings` page to include a "Backups" section.
+  - Implemented UI for creating, listing, and restoring backups.
+  - Added download button (placeholder for future implementation).
+
+### 3. Docker Configuration (Issue #12 / #10)
+- **Security**:
+  - Patched `quic-go` and `golang.org/x/crypto` vulnerabilities.
+  - Switched to custom Caddy build to ensure latest dependencies.
+- **Optimization**:
+  - Verified multi-stage build process.
+  - Configured volume persistence for logs and backups.
+
+## Technical Details
+- **New Dependencies**:
+  - `github.com/robfig/cron/v3`: For scheduling backups.
+  - `gopkg.in/natefinch/lumberjack.v2`: For log rotation.
+- **Testing**:
+  - Added unit tests for `BackupHandler` and `LogsHandler`.
+  - Verified Frontend build (`npm run build`).
+
+## Next Steps
+- **Beta Phase**: Start planning for Beta features (SSO, Advanced Security).
+- **Documentation**: Update user documentation with Backup and Logging guides.