This is the readme file for the Code4GovTech website project, which is built using Next.js. The website serves as a platform for sharing information and resources related to government technology and civic innovation. This document provides instructions for installation, usage guidelines for contributors and users, and additional information about the project.
To set up the Code4GovTech website locally, follow these steps:
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Clone the repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/Code4GovTech/website.git
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Navigate to the project directory:
cd website
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Install the required dependencies using npm, yarn, or pnpm:
npm install
oryarn
orpnpm install
Once the installation is complete, you can start the development server and view the website in your browser:
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Run the development server:
npm run dev
oryarn dev
orpnpm dev
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Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000 to see the Code4GovTech website.
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To make changes to the website, you can edit the
app/page.tsx
file. The page will automatically update as you save your changes.
We welcome contributions to the Code4GovTech website! If you would like to contribute, please follow these guidelines:
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Fork the repository on GitHub.
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Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:
git checkout -b my-feature
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Make your changes and commit them with descriptive commit messages:
git commit -m "Add new feature"
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Push your changes to your forked repository:
git push origin my-feature
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Open a pull request on the original repository, providing a clear description of your changes.
The Code4GovTech website relies on the following dependencies:
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Next.js: A React framework for building server-side rendered and statically generated web applications. You can learn more about Next.js features and API in the Next.js Documentation.
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next/font: A Next.js plugin that automatically optimizes and loads the Inter font, a custom Google Font.
If you encounter any issues while setting up or using the Code4GovTech website, try the following troubleshooting steps:
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Ensure that you have installed all the required dependencies as mentioned in the installation instructions.
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Make sure there are no conflicting processes running on port 3000, which is the default port used by the development server. You can try changing the port number in the
dev
script command defined in thepackage.json
file. -
If you experience any unexpected errors or bugs, please check the project's issue tracker on GitHub to see if the problem has been reported. If not, feel free to open a new issue and provide detailed information about the error or bug.
For more information about the Code4GovTech organization and the website project, you can visit the following resources: