Setup Documentation

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure the following software is installed on your system:

Node.js ≥ 16.x
Docker ≥ 20.10
Git
Python 3.9 (optional – for optional scripts)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/example/myproject.git
cd myproject

2. Install Dependencies

npm ci

3. Build Docker Image

docker build -t myproject:latest .

4. Run the Container

docker run -d -p 8080:80 --name myproject myproject:latest

After the container starts, navigate to http://localhost:8080 to see the application.

Configuration

The default configuration file is located at config/default.json. You can override any option by creating a config/local.json file.

Example `local.json`

{
    "server": {
        "port": 8080,
        "host": "0.0.0.0"
    },
    "database": {
        "url": "postgres://user:pass@localhost:5432/mydb"
    }
}

After editing, restart the container to apply changes:

docker restart myproject

Verification

Run the built‑in health check endpoint:

curl http://localhost:8080/health

Expected response:

{ "status": "ok" }

Troubleshooting

Container fails to start: Check logs with docker logs myproject.
Port conflict: Ensure port 8080 is free or change it in local.json.
Dependency errors: Run npm ci again or delete node_modules and reinstall.