Running the Project

Step-by-Step Process

1. Open VS Code terminal by typing CTRL+J in Windows/Linux, and for MacOS CMD+J and execute the install command:

   npm

   npm i

   bun

   bun install

   This will take some time to download the necessary packages, so wait for a few minutes.

2. After the installation finishes, run the development command:

   npm

   npm run dev

   bun

   bun run dev

   This will launch the development server, and your application should be accessible at http://localhost:3000.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the installation:

1. Make sure you have the correct version of Node.js (or Bun) installed
2. Check that all environment variables are correctly set in the .env file
3. Try deleting the node_modules folder and running npm i (or bun install) again
4. Check your console for specific error messages

Next Steps

After completing the installation, you'll need to:

1. Integrate Firebase
2. Enable Firebase Authentication
3. Set up Cloud Firestore
4. Customize your application