fybmain / DoctorTask-react-node-backend

E-react-node-backend

Certainly, here's an installation document for your E-REACT-NODE-BACKEND project:

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E-REACT-NODE-BACKEND Installation Guide

This document provides step-by-step instructions to install and set up the E-REACT-NODE-BACKEND Node.js backend project.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• Node.js: Node.js is a JavaScript runtime required to run the project. You can download and install it from the official website: Node.js Download

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install and set up the E-REACT-NODE-BACKEND project:

1. Clone the Repository:

   Clone the project repository to your local machine using Git:

   https://github.com/ottawa-ehospital/E-react-node-backend.git

   Replace your-username with your actual GitHub username.

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   Change your current directory to the project's root folder:

   cd E-REACT-NODE-BACKEND

3. Install Dependencies:

   Install the project dependencies using npm (Node Package Manager):

   npm install

   This command will download and install all the required dependencies specified in the package.json file.

4. Database Configuration:

   Configure your database settings in the project. You will likely need to update the app/config/db.config.js file to match your database credentials.

5. Start the Server:

   To start the Node.js server, run the following command:

   npm start

   This will start the server, and it will be accessible at the specified port (usually port 8080 by default).

6. Testing the API:

   You can test the API using tools like Postman or by making HTTP requests from your frontend application.

Additional Information

• Project Structure:

  The project structure follows a typical Node.js and Express application layout. Key directories include app/config for configuration, app/controllers for route handlers, and app/models for defining database models.

• Dependencies:

  The project relies on the following dependencies:

  • cors: Middleware for enabling Cross-Origin Resource Sharing.
  • express: Web application framework for Node.js.
  • mysql2: MySQL database driver for Node.js.
  • sequelize: Promise-based ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) for database operations.
  • sequelize-cli: Command-line interface for Sequelize, useful for database migrations and seed data.

• License:

  This project is licensed under the ISC License.

• Author:

  • Author: Ram

Summary

You have successfully installed and set up the E-REACT-NODE-BACKEND Node.js backend project. You can now proceed to configure and use the backend in your application.

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please refer to the project's documentation or seek help from the project's author.

Happy coding!