harrisb002 / keeper

Setup Instructions for the Mobile App

Follow the steps below to get the application up and running on your local environment.

Prerequisites:

1. Expo CLI: The application is developed using Expo, so you will need to install the Expo CLI.

   npm install -g expo-cli
   

Steps:

1. Set Up Env. Variables:

   • Open the .env file in the root directory.
   • Update the IP Address with your personal IP Address. This is necessary for the API endpoint to function correctly and fetch data.

   IP_ADDRESS=your_ip_address_here
   

2. Start the Database Server:

   Navigate to the database directory and run the server:

   cd database
   node server.js
   

   Make sure to keep this terminal running as to keep your dev server connected to the database.

3. Start the Metro Bundler:

   In a separate terminal, run the following command:

   npm start
   

   This will start the Metro Bundler, enabling hot-reloading and rendering the app on your mobile device.

4. Scan the QR Code:

   Once the Metro Bundler starts, you'll see a QR code in the terminal.

   • Ensure you have the Expo Go app installed on your mobile device.
   • Scan the QR code using your device to open and run the app.