Getting Started Guide

How to Start
the App

Get your application up and running in minutes. Follow our streamlined guide from installation to your first launch.

Get Started FAQ
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Step by Step

Five Simple Steps

Follow these steps to get your application running locally. Click each step to expand details.

1

Clone the Repository

Start by cloning the project repository to your local machine using Git.

git clone https://github.com/your-org/your-app.git

Make sure you have Git installed. If not, download it from git-scm.com. You can also download the ZIP directly from the repository page if you prefer.

git repository clone
2

Navigate to Project Directory

Enter the project folder to access all the source files and configuration.

cd your-app

Ensure you're in the root directory of the project. This is where you'll find configuration files like package.json, .env.example, and more.

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3

Install Dependencies

Install all required packages and libraries the application needs to run.

npm install

This reads the package.json file and installs all dependencies into a node_modules folder. If you prefer Yarn, run yarn install instead.

npm dependencies yarn
4

Configure Environment Variables

Set up your local environment by copying the example env file and filling in your values.

cp .env.example .env

Open the newly created .env file and update the values with your local configuration — database URLs, API keys, port numbers, etc. Never commit your .env file to version control!

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5

Start the Development Server

Launch the app in development mode with hot-reload enabled for a smooth workflow.

npm run dev

Your app should now be running at http://localhost:3000 (or the port specified in your .env). Hot module replacement is enabled, so changes will reflect instantly in the browser.

dev server hot-reload localhost
Why This Stack

Built for Developer Experience

Everything you need for a fast, productive development workflow.

Instant Hot Reload

See your changes reflected in real-time without manually refreshing the page or restarting the server.

Secure by Default

Environment variables, CORS settings, and security headers are pre-configured out of the box.

Modular Architecture

Clean separation of concerns with scalable folder structure that grows with your project.

Optimized Builds

Production-ready bundling with tree-shaking, code splitting, and minification built in.

Testing Ready

Unit and integration testing frameworks pre-installed and configured for rapid TDD workflows.

Deploy Anywhere

One-command deployment to Vercel, Netlify, AWS, Docker, or any cloud provider you prefer.

FAQ

Common Questions

Quick answers to the most frequently asked questions about starting the app.

You'll need Node.js 18+ and npm 9+ (or Yarn/Pnpm). Git is recommended for version control. The app runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. We recommend at least 4GB of RAM for smooth development.
Absolutely! A Dockerfile and docker-compose.yml are included in the repository. Simply run docker-compose up to start the app with all its services containerized.