odin-codespace/messages/README.md

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.