Installation

Welcome to the installation guide for My Awesome App! This section will walk you through the steps to get up and running quickly.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, please ensure you have the following:

A compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
Node.js installed (version 16 or higher recommended). You can download it from nodejs.org.
A package manager, such as npm or yarn.

Note: If you are unsure about your Node.js version, open your terminal or command prompt and run node -v.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install My Awesome App:

1. Clone the Repository

Open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to install the app. Then, clone the official repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/my-awesome-app.git
cd my-awesome-app

2. Install Dependencies

Once you are inside the project directory, install the necessary dependencies using your preferred package manager:

Using npm:

npm install

Or using yarn:

yarn install

3. Configuration (Optional)

My Awesome App uses a .env file for configuration. You can create this file in the root of your project directory and set environment variables as needed. A sample .env.example file is included in the repository.

# .env file example
APP_PORT=3000
DATABASE_URL="postgresql://user:password@host:port/database"

Important: Never commit your .env file to a public repository as it may contain sensitive information.

4. Run the Application

After installing dependencies and configuring, you can start the development server:

Using npm:

npm start

Or using yarn:

yarn start

The app should now be running on http://localhost:3000 (or the port specified in your .env file).

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during installation, please refer to our Troubleshooting Guide or visit our Support Forum.