Welcome to our Installation Instructions guide! This guide will walk you through the steps required to set up and install our platform on your local environment. Whether you're a developer or system administrator, follow these instructions to get started quickly.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• Node.js (version >= 12)

• npm (Node.js package manager)

• Git

Clone the Repository

First, clone our platform repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/yourrepository.git

This will create a local copy of the repository on your machine.

Install Dependencies

Navigate to the project directory and install the necessary dependencies by running:

cd yourproject npm install

This command will download and install all required packages specified in the package.json file.

Configure Environment Variables

Next, create a .env file in the root directory of your project and configure any necessary environment variables. These variables might include database connection strings, API keys, or other sensitive information.

PORT=3000 DB_CONNECTION_STRING=mongodb://localhost:27017/yourdatabase

Access the Platform

Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the platform. You should see the landing page or dashboard, depending on the application's configuration.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully installed and configured our platform on your local environment. You can now explore its features, customize settings, and start building your projects. If you encounter any issues during installation, refer to our troubleshooting guide or reach out to our support team for assistance.