- start postgres: on linux I do this but other methods and systems work too:
sudo docker run -p 5432:5432 --name cs425-group-postgres -e POSTGRES_PASSWORD=mysecretpassword --rm postgres - setup the database: on linux I do this:
psql -h localhost -U postgres -f db/db.ddl.sql - ensure the PG* variables in backend/.env are correct
- In backend/ run
npm install(assuming you have npm installed) - In backend/
npm start(warnings fromoidc-providercan be ignored for now)
The backend should now be running on localhost:3000. If you navigate to http://localhost:3000/swagger/index.html you should be presented with a list of api endpoints. This page allows you to try out the api after you authenticate.
To authenticate click the green Authorize button, then scroll down to OpenID (OAuth2, authorization_code with PKCE) and check the openid scope, then click the Authorize button. Here you'll be presented with a sign-in screen, type any username and any password (the password is completely ignored), and sign-in then click authorize. You should be brought back to swagger and can test the API with the Try it out buttons.
If you need to switch users navigate to http://localhost:3000/oidc/session/end to sign-out. Multiple browser profiles or incognito windows might be the best way to switch users.
pgadmin is a useful tool to view the state of the database.