Developer Installation Guide

Get Up and Running Fast

This section provides a streamlined installation process for developers who want to quickly set up the environment and start coding.

Clone the Repository

Start by cloning the project's source code from our official repository.

git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-project.git
cd your-project

Install Dependencies

Use your preferred package manager to install the necessary libraries.

Using npm:

npm install

Using yarn:

yarn install

Configure Environment Variables

Copy the example environment file and fill in your specific details.

cp .env.example .env

Edit the .env file and set up your database credentials, API keys, and other configurations.

Run the Development Server

Start the local development server to begin making changes.

Using npm:

npm run dev

Using yarn:

yarn dev

The application should now be accessible at http://localhost:3000 (or another port as configured).

Tip: For a full list of available commands, run npm run help or yarn help.

Before you begin, ensure you have the following software and tools installed on your system:

Node.js: Version 16.x or higher. You can download it from nodejs.org.
npm (Node Package Manager): Comes bundled with Node.js.
Git: For cloning the repository. Download from git-scm.com.
Database: A running instance of PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB (depending on your project's needs).
Optional: Docker: For containerized development and testing.

You can verify your installations by running the following commands in your terminal:

node -v
npm -v
git --version

Important: Using an outdated version of Node.js might lead to compatibility issues. It is recommended to use the latest LTS version.

Explore alternative installation methods and configurations for more complex setups.

For a consistent and isolated development environment, we recommend using Docker.

Ensure Docker and Docker Compose are installed on your system.
Navigate to the project root directory.
Build and start the services:
```
docker-compose up --build
```
This will start the application, database, and any other required services in containers.

Refer to the docker-compose.yml file for detailed service configurations.

The build process can be customized to suit specific needs. For example, to enable a different build mode:

npm run build -- --mode production
# or
yarn build --mode production

Custom environment variables can also be passed during the build process.

If you need to manage database schema changes, use the provided migration scripts.

npm run migrate:create -- --name your_migration_name
npm run migrate:run
npm run migrate:rollback

Make sure your database connection is properly configured in the .env file.