Refactor Milestone: A Mobile-First Starter

I reached the first real milestone in the refactor. The app now has the beginnings of a modern structure that supports the product direction I want to keep building toward.

The work so far includes:

• a React frontend with routing and a simple mobile-friendly layout
• an ASP.NET Core backend with a beer API
• authentication support for login and registration
• PostgreSQL and Docker support for local development

That gives me a foundation to move from planning into product work. The next phase will be about filling in the experience and making the app feel more like a finished product rather than just a technical scaffold.

For me, this is the important part of building in public. The goal is not to pretend everything is polished from day one. The goal is to show the path from an older app to a more intentional product, one step at a time.