BookMatch

Dein Buch. Dein Match.

Setup

Prerequisites

Ensure the following are installed on your system:

• Node.js (v20 or later)
• SQLite3
• A code editor like VS Code

Setup Backend

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd <repository-folder>/backend

   => make sure you are in the backend folder in the terminal, for example: C:\git\bookmatch\backend>

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Database Setup: The database file will be automatically generated (db/database.sqlite).

Start Backend

=> make sure you are in the backend folder in the terminal, for example: C:\git\bookmatch\backend>

node server.js

The server should now be running at http://localhost:3000.

Setup Frontend

1. Navigate to the Frontend Folder:

   cd <repository-folder>/frontend

2. Serve the Frontend:

   1. Install this VS Code extension: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ritwickdey.LiveServer
   2. Press the "GO Live" Button (as shown on the website of the extension)
   3. Open http://127.0.0.1:5500/frontend/ in your browser.