Project Setup Guide
Welcome to the project! This guide will help you set up the project on your local machine for development purposes.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Node.js: Version 14.x or higher
- npm: Version 6.x or higher
- Git: Version control system
- Database: (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) - Ensure it’s installed and running
Installation
Follow these steps to set up the project:
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Clone the Repository
Open your terminal and run the following command to clone the project repository:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-project.git
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Navigate to the Project Directory
Change into the project directory:
cd your-project
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Install Dependencies
Run the following command to install the necessary dependencies:
npm install
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Set Up Environment Variables
Create a
.env
file in the root directory and add the necessary environment variables. You can use the.env.example
file as a reference.DATABASE_URL=your-database-url API_KEY=your-api-key
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Database Setup
If your project requires a database, run the following command to set up the database:
npm run db:setup
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Start the Development Server
Start the development server using the following command:
npm start
The application should now be running on
http://localhost:3000
.
Running Tests
To run tests, use the following command: