Cooksy Project Setup Guide

Prerequisites

Before running the project, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14 or higher) - Download Node.js
• PostgreSQL - Download PostgreSQL
• pgAdmin - Download pgAdmin

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Database Setup

1. Open pgAdmin and log in.
2. Create a new database named CooksyTest (or any name you prefer).
3. Open Query Tool in pgAdmin.
4. Click on Open File and select the provided CooksyInit.sql file.
5. Execute the script to set up the database schema and seed data.

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Backend Setup

Install Dependencies

1. Open your terminal and navigate to the /backend directory:

   cd backend

2. Install the required Node.js packages:

   npm install

Configure Environment Variables

1. Create a .env file in the /backend directory:

2. Add the following environment variables:

   GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID="80723078627-5ddlpq0m430tv125huoesjdaennfqo7b.apps.googleusercontent.com"
   GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET="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"
   SESSION_SECRET="TOPSECRETWORD"
   
   # App Configuration
   PORT=5000
   NODE_ENV=development
   
   # Database Configuration
   PG_USER="postgres"
   PG_HOST="localhost"
   PG_DATABASE="CooksyTest"
   PG_PASSWORD="postgres"
   PG_PORT="5432"
   
   # JWT Secret
   JWT_SECRET="B982C2D692D51C11AFC7A8595C7CC"
   JWT_EXPIRATION=1d
   
   # Email Service Configuration
   EMAIL_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
   EMAIL_PORT=587
   EMAIL_USER=cooksy.info@gmail.com
   EMAIL_PASSWORD=vskr eheu ueqz btsa
   EMAIL_FROM=cooksy.info@gmail.com
   
   # Crypto Key for Verification Codes
   CRYPTO_SECRET="Y0U3RV3RY50D3CR3TK3Y"

Note:

• Update PG_USER and PG_PASSWORD according to your PostgreSQL credentials.
• You can use the provided Google account for SMTP services (for account activation).

Start Backend Server

npm run dev

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Frontend Setup

Install Dependencies

1. Open a new terminal and navigate to the /frontend directory:

   cd frontend

2. Install the required Node.js packages:

   npm install

Configure Environment Variables

1. Create a .env file in the /frontend directory:

2. Add the following variables:

   VITE_APP_BACKEND_URL="http://localhost:5000"
   VITE_APP_SPOONACULAR_API_KEY=""
   VITE_APP_SPOONACULAR_BASE_URL="https://api.spoonacular.com"

Note:

• Sign up at Spoonacular and add your API key to VITE_APP_SPOONACULAR_API_KEY.

Start Frontend Server

npm run dev

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Final Steps

• Open your browser and go to http://localhost:5173.
• The application should now be running smoothly!

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Troubleshooting

• Ensure PostgreSQL is running and accessible.
• Verify .env variables are correctly set.
• Check for any missing dependencies with npm install.

Enjoy using Cooksy! 🍳