README.md

@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ A reactive, interactive dog breeding genealogy mapping system for professional k
 - **✅ Interactive Pedigree Visualization** - Multi-generational family trees with zoom/pan
 - **✅ Modern UI** - Sleek, dark-themed interface with compact info cards
 - **✅ Search & Filter** - Find dogs by name, breed, sex, and more
+- **✅ Branded Navigation** - Custom logo (br-logo.png) with gold-to-rusty-red gradient title
 
 ### Database Architecture
 - **✅ Clean Schema** - No migrations, fresh installs create correct structure
@@ -21,7 +22,15 @@ A reactive, interactive dog breeding genealogy mapping system for professional k
 - **✅ Heat Cycles** - Breeding cycle tracking
 - **✅ Genetic Traits** - Inherited trait mapping
 
-### Recently Fixed
+### Recently Added (March 9, 2026)
+- **✅ Brand Logo** - Custom `br-logo.png` in navbar replacing generic icon
+- **✅ Gradient Title** - Gold-to-rusty-red gradient on "BREEDR" brand text
+- **✅ Static Asset Serving** - `/static` directory served by Express for branding assets
+- **✅ Dev Proxy** - Vite dev server proxies `/static` to Express backend
+- **✅ Route Fix** - `/static` and `/uploads` paths no longer fall through to React catch-all
+- **✅ Logo Sizing** - Fixed brand logo to 1:1 aspect ratio square
+
+### Previously Fixed
 - **✅ Database Schema** - Removed weight/height columns, added litter_id
 - **✅ Parent Handling** - Proper sire/dam via parents table
 - **✅ Microchip Field** - Optional, allows multiple dogs without microchips
@@ -35,7 +44,7 @@ A reactive, interactive dog breeding genealogy mapping system for professional k
 - **Backend**: Node.js/Express API
 - **Database**: SQLite (embedded, zero-config) with clean normalized schema
 - **Container**: Single Docker image with multi-stage build
-- **Styling**: CSS custom properties with dark theme
+- **Styling**: CSS custom properties with dark theme + gradient branding
 
 ## Quick Start
 
@@ -72,7 +81,7 @@ cp data/breedr.db data/breedr.db.backup
 rm data/breedr.db
 
 # Pull latest code
-git pull origin docs/clean-schema-and-roadmap-update
+git pull origin master
 
 # Rebuild and restart
 docker-compose up -d --build
@@ -134,6 +143,7 @@ breedr/
 │   ├── db/
 │   │   └── init.js  # Clean schema (NO migrations)
 │   └── index.js
+├── static/             # Branding assets (br-logo.png, etc.)
 ├── docs/               # Documentation
 ├── DATABASE.md         # Schema documentation
 ├── ROADMAP.md          # Development roadmap
@@ -151,6 +161,7 @@ breedr/
 - `GET /api/pedigree/:id` - Generate pedigree tree
 - `GET /api/health` - Health records
 - `GET/POST /api/breeding` - Heat cycles and breeding
+- `GET /static/*` - Branding and static assets
 
 ## Upgrading
 
@@ -196,6 +207,10 @@ Check server logs for:
 
 If you don't see these logs, ensure `sire_id` and `dam_id` are being sent in the API request.
 
+### Logo not appearing in navbar
+
+Ensure `br-logo.png` is placed in the `static/` directory at the project root. The file is served at `/static/br-logo.png`.
+
 ## Roadmap
 
 ### ✅ Completed
@@ -208,6 +223,8 @@ If you don't see these logs, ensure `sire_id` and `dam_id` are being sent in the
 - [x] Parent-child relationships via parents table
 - [x] Modern UI redesign
 - [x] Search and filtering
+- [x] Custom brand logo + gradient title
+- [x] Static asset serving
 
 ### 🚧 In Progress
 - [ ] Trial pairing simulator
@@ -225,7 +242,15 @@ If you don't see these logs, ensure `sire_id` and `dam_id` are being sent in the
 
 ## Recent Updates
 
-### March 9, 2026 - Clean Database Schema
+### March 9, 2026 - Branding & Header Improvements (v0.4.1)
+- **Added:** Custom `br-logo.png` brand logo in navbar
+- **Added:** Gold-to-rusty-red gradient on "BREEDR" title text
+- **Added:** `/static` directory for branding assets served by Express
+- **Fixed:** Vite dev proxy for `/static` routes
+- **Fixed:** `/static` and `/uploads` paths no longer fall through to React router
+- **Fixed:** Brand logo sized as fixed 1:1 square for proper aspect ratio
+
+### March 9, 2026 - Clean Database Schema (v0.4.0)
 - **Fixed:** Database schema cleaned up - no migrations
 - **Fixed:** Removed weight/height columns (never implemented)
 - **Fixed:** Proper parent handling via parents table

ROADMAP.md

@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
 - [x] `/api/breeding` - Heat cycles and whelping calculator
 - [x] Photo upload with Multer
 - [x] **Parent relationship handling** via parents table
+- [x] `/static/*` - Branding and static asset serving
 
 ---
 
@@ -53,6 +54,12 @@
 - [x] Responsive navigation
 - [x] **Compact info cards** (80x80 avatars)
 - [x] **Modern dark theme** with glass morphism
+- [x] **Custom brand logo** (br-logo.png) in navbar
+- [x] **Gold-to-rusty-red gradient** on BREEDR brand title
+- [x] **Static asset serving** via Express `/static` route
+- [x] **Vite dev proxy** for `/static` routes
+- [x] **Route fix** - static/uploads don't fall through to React router
+- [x] **Logo aspect ratio** fixed to 1:1 square
 
 ### Features Implemented
 - [x] Photo upload and storage
@@ -100,7 +107,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-## 📊 Phase 4: Health & Genetics (PLANNED)
+## 📋 Phase 4: Health & Genetics (PLANNED)
 
 ### Health Records
 - [ ] Add health test results
@@ -117,7 +124,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-## 📊 Phase 5: Advanced Features (PLANNED)
+## 📋 Phase 5: Advanced Features (PLANNED)
 
 ### Pedigree Tools
 - [ ] Reverse pedigree (descendants view)
@@ -144,7 +151,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-## 📊 Phase 6: Polish & Optimization (PLANNED)
+## 📋 Phase 6: Polish & Optimization (PLANNED)
 
 ### User Experience
 - [ ] Loading states for all operations
@@ -202,87 +209,19 @@
 
 ---
 
-## 🆕 Latest Release: v0.4.0 - Clean Database Schema
+## 🌕 Current Sprint: v0.5.0
 
-### What's New in This Release
+### ✅ Completed This Sprint
+- [x] Custom `br-logo.png` brand logo in navbar
+- [x] Gold-to-rusty-red gradient on BREEDR title
+- [x] `/static` directory served by Express
+- [x] Vite dev proxy for `/static`
+- [x] Fixed route fall-through for `/static` and `/uploads`
+- [x] Brand logo fixed to 1:1 aspect ratio
 
-#### Database Overhaul ✅
-- ✅ **Clean schema design** - NO migrations, fresh init creates correct structure
-- ✅ **Removed columns:** weight, height (never implemented)
-- ✅ **Added litter_id** column to dogs table with foreign key
-- ✅ **Parents table approach** - NO sire/dam columns in dogs table
-- ✅ **Proper relationships** - Sire/dam stored in separate parents table
-- ✅ **Database documentation** - Comprehensive DATABASE.md file
+### 🚧 Next Up (Priority Order)
 
-#### API Improvements
-- ✅ **Fixed parent handling** - Properly inserts into parents table
-- ✅ **Added logging** - See exactly what's happening during dog creation
-- ✅ **Error handling** - Graceful fallbacks for missing data
-- ✅ **Query optimization** - Select only existing columns
-
-#### Server Improvements
-- ✅ **Removed migrations** - Clean init.js is source of truth
-- ✅ **Simplified startup** - Just calls initDatabase()
-- ✅ **Better logging** - Clear console output with checkmarks
-- ✅ **No schema detection** - Always uses correct structure
-
-#### Documentation
-- ✅ **DATABASE.md** - Complete schema reference
-- ✅ **Updated README** - Current features and setup
-- ✅ **Updated ROADMAP** - Accurate progress tracking
-- ✅ **Troubleshooting guide** - Common issues and solutions
-
-### Migration Instructions
-
-For **fresh installs**, the database will initialize correctly automatically.
-
-For **existing installations**, you need to start fresh:
-
-```bash
-# Backup your data
-cp data/breedr.db data/breedr.db.backup
-
-# Delete old database
-rm data/breedr.db
-
-# Pull latest code
-git pull origin docs/clean-schema-and-roadmap-update
-
-# Restart application (creates clean database)
-docker-compose restart
-```
-
-**Note:** Parent relationship data cannot be automatically migrated due to schema change from columns to table. You'll need to re-enter parent relationships.
-
----
-
-## Previous Releases
-
-### v0.3.1 - UI Fixes & Error Handling
-- Fixed blank screen issue on Add Dog modal
-- Improved parent selection layout
-- Added comprehensive error handling
-- Enhanced visual design with proper spacing
-
-### v0.3.0 - Litter Management & Interactive Pedigree
-- Added litter_id to dogs table
-- Implemented LitterForm component
-- Created PedigreeView with React-D3-Tree
-- Enhanced DogForm with dual parent selection
-- Fixed "no such column: sire" error
-- Added comprehensive documentation
-
-### v0.2.0 - Dog CRUD operations complete
-
-### v0.1.0 - Initial foundation with API and database
-
----
-
-## Current Sprint Focus
-
-### Next Up (Priority)
-
-#### Option 1: Trial Pairing Simulator (Recommended) 🎯
+#### Option 1: Trial Pairing Simulator (Recommended) 👍
 **Complexity:** Medium | **Impact:** High | **User Value:** Excellent
 
 **Why this is recommended:**
@@ -292,7 +231,7 @@ docker-compose restart
 - Relatively quick to implement
 
 **Tasks:**
-- Create PairingSimulator component
+- Create `PairingSimulator` component
 - Add sire/dam selection dropdowns
 - Display COI calculation results
 - Show common ancestors table
@@ -312,7 +251,7 @@ docker-compose restart
 - Provides calendar functionality
 
 **Tasks:**
-- Create HeatCycleForm component
+- Create `HeatCycleForm` component
 - Add calendar view with heat cycle tracking
 - Track progesterone levels
 - Implement breeding date suggestions
@@ -331,7 +270,7 @@ docker-compose restart
 - Document management adds utility
 
 **Tasks:**
-- Create HealthRecordForm component
+- Create `HealthRecordForm` component
 - Add vaccination tracking with expiry alerts
 - Medical history timeline view
 - PDF/image document uploads
@@ -349,6 +288,9 @@ docker-compose restart
 - [x] UI layout fixes
 - [x] Error handling for API failures
 - [x] Parent relationship creation via parents table
+- [x] Brand logo display and sizing
+- [x] Gradient title rendering
+- [x] Static asset serving in prod and dev
 - [ ] Trial pairing simulator
 - [ ] Heat cycle tracking
 - [ ] Health records
@@ -368,7 +310,15 @@ docker-compose restart
 
 ## Version History
 
-- **v0.4.0** (Current - March 9, 2026) - Clean Database Schema
+- **v0.4.1** (March 9, 2026) - Branding & Header Improvements
+  - Custom br-logo.png in navbar
+  - Gold-to-rusty-red gradient title
+  - Static asset serving via Express
+  - Vite dev proxy for /static
+  - Route fix for static/uploads paths
+  - Logo 1:1 aspect ratio fix
+
+- **v0.4.0** (March 9, 2026) - Clean Database Schema
   - Complete database overhaul with clean normalized design
   - Removed migrations, fresh init only
   - Parents table for relationships