Welcome to TimeToDriveBooking

TimeToDrive is a project designed to streamline the process of managing driving schools. This guide will help you set up the application step-by-step.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v16.x or later)
• Yarn (v1.22.x or later)
• MongoDB (Atlas or local instance)
• Git

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Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

Open your terminal and run:

git clone <repository-url>
cd OnTrack-main

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2. Set Up the Backend (API)

Navigate to the api folder:

cd api

Install dependencies:

yarn install

Create a .env file using the provided sample:

cp .env.sample .env

Configure the .env file with your MongoDB URI and other required settings.

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3. Set Up the Frontend (Client)

Navigate to the client folder:

cd ../client

Install dependencies:

yarn install

If required, create a .env file in the client folder and configure it with environment variables.

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4. Run the Backend (API)

Navigate back to the api folder:

cd ../api

Start the server:

node api/index.js

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5. Run the Frontend (Client)

Open a new terminal, navigate to the client folder, and start the client:

cd client
yarn run dev

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Project Structure

• api/: Backend code, including database models, controllers, and routes.
• client/: Frontend code, built with React and Tailwind CSS.

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Troubleshooting

• Ensure MongoDB is running and accessible.
• Verify that environment variables in .env files are correctly set.
• Use yarn commands instead of npm to avoid version mismatches.

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Enjoy using TimeToDrive!