Welcome to your guide on deploying and using the official NodeJS codebase that adheres to the RealWorld API specifications. This tutorial will take you through the process step by step, from setting up your environment to launching your application.

Getting Started

Let’s embark on this coding journey by cloning the repository and setting up your local environment. Think of this as setting the stage before a grand performance.

Step 1: Clone the Repository

First, you need to clone the repository to your local machine. Open your terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/gothinkster/node-express-prisma-v1-official-app.git

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before diving deeper, you need to install the required dependencies. This is like ensuring you have all your tools before you start crafting something new!

cd node-express-prisma-v1-official-app
npm install

Step 3: Set Up pgAdmin for PostgreSQL

It’s time to get a reliable database management system up and running. Download pgAdmin for PostgreSQL to enable smooth server management.

Creating a Server

Think of this step as setting up your home where all the coding magic will happen!

Step 4: Create a Server

Open **pgAdmin** and create a new server with the necessary information:

• Field: Name
• Field: HOST name/address

Step 5: Connect the Server

Next, you need to connect your created server to your application. This can be visualized as connecting your home to the internet!

• Create a .env file at the root of your project.
• Populate it with the following information:

DATABASE_URL=postgresql:username:password@host_name:port/database_name?schema=public

Running the Project Locally

Now, it’s time to see your creation in action! Just like a developer debuting their app, run this command to launch your application:

npm run dev

Advanced Usage

If you’re ready to take your project to the next level, here are some advanced features you can explore:

Prisma

• Format the Prisma schema:

npm run prisma:format

• Migrate the SQL schema:

prisma migrate dev --name added_job_title

• Update the Prisma Client:

npm run prisma:generate_with watch option

• Seed the database:

npm run prisma:seed

• Launch Prisma Studio:

npm run prisma:studio

• Reset the database:

This will involve dropping the database, creating a new one, applying migrations, and seeding with fresh data.

npm run prisma:reset

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while setting things up, here are a few troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure your NodeJS and pgAdmin are correctly installed and up to date.
• Double-check your connection strings in the .env file for accuracy.
• Run commands in the terminal from the directory where your project is located.

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Conclusion

You’ve now set up your NodeJS application that follows the RealWorld API specs! At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.