INSTALLATION GUIDE

Step 1: Install Node.js

1. Go to https://nodejs.org
2. Click Download (choose the LTS version).
3. Run the downloaded file and follow the installation steps.
4. After installation, check if Node.js is installed:
   • Open VS Code.
   • Click Terminal > New Terminal.
   • Type this command and press Enter: "node -v"
   • If you see a version number (e.g., v18.16.0), Node.js is installed correctly.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

1. Open VS Code.
2. Click Terminal > New Terminal.
3. Type this command and press Enter: "npm install"

Step 3: Start the Server To run the project locally:

1. In VS Code, open the Terminal.

2. Type the following command and press Enter: "node server.js"

3. If everything is correct, you will see a message like: "Server running on http://localhost:3000"

4. Open your web browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) and go to:
   "http://localhost:3000"

Phone View:

1. Confirm both devices are on the same wifi
2. Open Command Prompt (or Terminal for MAC)
3. Type "ipconfig" and press enter
4. Copy IPv4 Address under Wi-Fi:
5. In phone browser enter: http://IPv4_ADDRESS_HERE:3000

• if you have any issues please contact: mitchell.macdonald10@gmail.com