Backend Setup Instructions

This document provides instructions for setting up and running the backend service.

Prerequisites

• Ensure you have Docker and Docker Compose installed on your machine.
• Make sure you have Go installed (version 1.16 or later).

Setup

1. Copy the Environment Variables File

   Before starting the application, you need to create a .env file with your own configuration. Copy the example file provided:

   cp .env.example .env

   Update the .env file with your PostgreSQL credentials and desired application port.

2. Start the Database with Docker Compose

   Use Docker Compose to start the PostgreSQL database. Run the following command in the root of your project directory:

   docker-compose up -d

   This command will start the database service in detached mode.

3. Build the Go Application

   After the database is up and running, build the Go application:

   go build

4. Run the Application

   Finally, run the application:

   ./your_application_name

   Replace your_application_name with the name of the binary generated by the go build command.

5. Access the Application

   The application should now be running on the port specified in your .env file (default is 2121). You can access it via http://localhost:2121.

Troubleshooting

• If you encounter issues with loading the .env file, ensure that the file is correctly named and located in the root of your project.

• Check the logs of the Docker containers for any errors by running:

  docker-compose logs

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.