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+# Messages Project
+
+## Description
+
+The Messages project is a simple web-based message board application built using Node.js and Express.js. It allows users to create and view messages.
+
+## Local Development Setup
+
+Follow these steps to run the project locally:
+
+1.  **Clone the Repository:**
+```
+bash
+    git clone <repository-url>
+    cd messages
+    
+```
+2.  **Install Dependencies:**
+```
+bash
+    npm install
+    
+```
+3.  **Database Setup**
+
+    The project utilizes a database to persist messages.
+
+    *   Install postgres if not already present.
+    *   Create a database and modify the config.js file accordingly
+```
+    # In the project directory
+    psql < src/models/init.sql
+    
+```
+4.  **Run the Application:**
+```
+bash
+    node src/app.js
+    
+```
+5.  **View the Application:**
+
+    Open your web browser and go to `http://localhost:3000` to see the application.
+
+## Additional Notes
+
+*   Ensure that Node.js and npm are installed on your machine.
+*   You can modify the application by editing the files in the `src` directory.
+*   Make sure to refer to `src/config.js` to configure the correct database and ports.