- Add --no-reload flag to run_dev.py to prevent env var loss
- Configure SHOPDB_BACKUPS_ROOT in .env for Windows path
- Create local backups directory
- Document local dev setup in backup README
- Fix: Flask auto-reloader was spawning process without env vars
- Quick start guide for backup/restore
- Configuration options (local, SMB, S3)
- Troubleshooting common issues
- API endpoints reference
- Clarify empty list on first deployment is normal