# Cache Fix Complete ✅

## What Was Fixed

1. ✅ **Deleted config cache files** - Laravel will now read fresh from `.env`
2. ✅ **Set proper permissions** - `storage` and `bootstrap/cache` directories are writable
3. ✅ **Created cache directories** - File cache directories exist
4. ✅ **Cleared config cache** - Successfully cleared

## Next Step: Update .env File

**You need to add this line to your `.env` file:**

```env
CACHE_STORE=file
```

### How to Do It

**Option 1: Use the script**
```bash
cd backend
./change_cache_to_file.sh
```

**Option 2: Manual edit**
1. Open `backend/.env` in your editor
2. Add this line (or update if it exists):
   ```env
   CACHE_STORE=file
   ```
3. Save the file

### Then Test

```bash
php artisan config:clear
php artisan cache:clear
```

Both commands should now work without errors!

## What This Achieves

- **No database table needed** - Cache stored in files
- **Works immediately** - No setup required
- **Same functionality** - All cache features work
- **Better for development** - Easier to clear and debug

---

**After adding `CACHE_STORE=file` to `.env`, incident creation will work!**

