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+# npm Publishing Guide for MeridianAlgo.js
+
+## Current Status
+
+The repository has been successfully pushed to GitHub at:
+https://github.com/MeridianAlgo/Javascript-Packages
+
+## Important Notes
+
+### Build Issues
+
+The current codebase has TypeScript compilation issues that need to be resolved before publishing to npm. This is common for large monorepo projects and requires:
+
+1. **Fixing TypeScript Errors** - Review and fix compilation errors in each package
+2. **Dependency Resolution** - Ensure all workspace dependencies are correctly linked
+3. **Type Definitions** - Verify all type definitions are properly exported
+
+### Recommended Approach
+
+**Option 1: Fix Build Issues First (Recommended)**
+
+Before publishing to npm, you should:
+
+1. Fix TypeScript compilation errors
+2. Run tests successfully
+3. Verify all packages build correctly
+4. Then publish to npm
+
+**Option 2: Publish as Beta/Alpha**
+
+You can publish as a pre-release version while fixing issues:
+
+```bash
+# Update version to beta
+pnpm version:patch
+# Manually edit package.json versions to 2.0.0-beta.1
+
+# Publish with beta tag
+pnpm -r publish --tag beta --access public
+```
+
+## Step-by-Step Publishing Process
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+1. **npm Account**
+   ```bash
+   npm login
+   ```
+
+2. **Organization Setup** (if using @meridianalgo scope)
+   - Create npm organization: https://www.npmjs.com/org/create
+   - Name it "meridianalgo"
+   - Add collaborators if needed
+
+### Publishing Steps
+
+#### 1. Ensure Everything Builds
+
+```bash
+# Install dependencies
+pnpm install
+
+# Build all packages
+pnpm build
+
+# Run tests
+pnpm test
+
+# Lint code
+pnpm lint
+```
+
+#### 2. Update Versions (if needed)
+
+```bash
+# Patch version (2.0.0 -> 2.0.1)
+pnpm version:patch
+
+# Minor version (2.0.0 -> 2.1.0)
+pnpm version:minor
+
+# Major version (2.0.0 -> 3.0.0)
+pnpm version:major
+```
+
+#### 3. Publish to npm
+
+```bash
+# Publish all packages
+pnpm publish:all
+
+# Or publish individually
+cd packages/core
+npm publish --access public
+
+cd ../indicators
+npm publish --access public
+
+# Repeat for each package
+```
+
+#### 4. Verify Publication
+
+```bash
+# Check if packages are published
+npm info @meridianalgo/core
+npm info @meridianalgo/indicators
+npm info @meridianalgo/data
+# etc.
+```
+
+#### 5. Test Installation
+
+```bash
+# Create test directory
+mkdir test-install
+cd test-install
+npm init -y
+
+# Install your packages
+npm install @meridianalgo/core @meridianalgo/indicators
+
+# Verify installation
+node -e "console.log(require('@meridianalgo/core'))"
+```
+
+## Current Build Status
+
+### Known Issues
+
+1. **TypeScript Compilation Errors**
+   - Some packages may have type errors
+   - Need to review and fix before publishing
+
+2. **Missing Dependencies**
+   - Some packages may need additional dependencies
+   - Review package.json files
+
+3. **Test Coverage**
+   - Tests may need updates
+   - Ensure all tests pass
+
+### What Works
+
+- ✅ GitHub repository is live
+- ✅ Documentation is complete
+- ✅ Examples are comprehensive
+- ✅ Package structure is correct
+- ✅ Dependencies are installed
+
+### What Needs Work
+
+- ⚠️ Build process needs fixing
+- ⚠️ TypeScript errors need resolution
+- ⚠️ Tests need to pass
+- ⚠️ npm organization needs setup
+
+## Alternative: GitHub Packages
+
+If you want to publish immediately without fixing build issues, you can use GitHub Packages:
+
+### Setup GitHub Packages
+
+1. **Create .npmrc in project root**
+   ```
+   @meridianalgo:registry=https://npm.pkg.github.com
+   ```
+
+2. **Update package.json**
+   ```json
+   {
+     "publishConfig": {
+       "registry": "https://npm.pkg.github.com"
+     }
+   }
+   ```
+
+3. **Authenticate**
+   ```bash
+   npm login --registry=https://npm.pkg.github.com
+   ```
+
+4. **Publish**
+   ```bash
+   pnpm -r publish
+   ```
+
+## Recommended Next Steps
+
+### Immediate (Today)
+
+1. ✅ Repository is on GitHub - DONE
+2. ⚠️ Fix TypeScript compilation errors
+3. ⚠️ Ensure tests pass
+4. ⚠️ Verify build works
+
+### Short-term (This Week)
+
+1. Create npm organization (@meridianalgo)
+2. Fix all build issues
+3. Run comprehensive tests
+4. Publish to npm
+
+### Medium-term (This Month)
+
+1. Set up automated publishing with GitHub Actions
+2. Create release workflow
+3. Add automated testing
+4. Monitor package downloads
+
+## Manual Build Fix Guide
+
+### Common TypeScript Errors
+
+**Error: Cannot find module**
+- Check imports in source files
+- Verify package dependencies
+- Ensure tsconfig.json paths are correct
+
+**Error: Type errors**
+- Review type definitions
+- Add missing type imports
+- Fix any type mismatches
+
+**Error: Build script fails**
+- Check tsconfig.json configuration
+- Verify all source files are valid TypeScript
+- Review compiler options
+
+### Debugging Build Issues
+
+```bash
+# Build individual package to see errors
+cd packages/core
+pnpm build
+
+# Check for TypeScript errors
+npx tsc --noEmit
+
+# View detailed error messages
+pnpm build --verbose
+```
+
+## Support
+
+If you need help with:
+- **Build Issues**: Review TypeScript documentation
+- **Publishing**: Check npm documentation
+- **Monorepo**: Review pnpm workspace documentation
+- **GitHub Actions**: See .github/workflows/ for CI/CD
+
+## Conclusion
+
+The repository is successfully on GitHub and ready for development. Before publishing to npm:
+
+1. Fix build issues
+2. Ensure tests pass
+3. Verify package quality
+4. Then publish
+
+For now, users can install directly from GitHub:
+
+```bash
+npm install github:MeridianAlgo/Javascript-Packages
+```
+
+---
+
+**Status**: GitHub ✅ | npm ⚠️ (Pending build fixes)  
+**Next Step**: Fix TypeScript compilation errors  
+**Priority**: Medium (GitHub repo is public and usable)
+
+Last Updated: November 30, 2025