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services/api-gateway/README.md

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+# API Gateway Service
+
+The core API gateway for LabFusion, built with Java Spring Boot.
+
+## Purpose
+- Central API endpoint for all frontend requests
+- User authentication and authorization
+- Dashboard and widget management
+- Event and device state storage
+
+## Technology Stack
+- **Language**: Java 17
+- **Framework**: Spring Boot 3.2.0
+- **Port**: 8080
+- **Database**: PostgreSQL
+- **Message Bus**: Redis
+
+## Features
+- JWT-based authentication
+- RESTful API endpoints
+- WebSocket support for real-time updates
+- Dashboard CRUD operations
+- Event and device state management
+
+## Development Status
+✅ **Complete** - Core functionality implemented