High-Tech Forum Server

Application Description:

The High-Tech Forum Server project is a robust server-side application designed to provide services tailored for junior professionals in the high-tech industry. It offers a platform for forums and discussions catering to the junior professional community in the tech world.

Download and Install:

Prerequisites:

• Node.js
• MySQL
• Visual Studio and .NET 8

Installation Steps:

1. Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/npmStart0/server.git

2. Create a .env.local file in the root directory of the project containing the database connection string in the following format: CLIENT_URL="http://localhost:3000" DB_CONNECTION="server=127.0.0.1;uid=root;pwd=1234;database=npm" Ensure you update the content of the following parameters:

• uid: username
• pwd: password

3. Open the project in Visual Studio.

4. Creating and updating the database.

• Navigate to 'View' > 'Other Windows' > 'Package Manager Console'.
• In the window that opens, run the command: update-database .

Note: The 'Default project' in the 'Package Manager Console' must be set to the DAL project.

5. Set the WebApi project as the startup project:

• In the Solution Explorer, right-click on the WebApi project.
• Choose 'Set as StartUp Project'.

6. Run the application by clicking the appropriate button in Visual Studio.

Follow your system prompts and respond accordingly to complete the installation successfully.