Getting Started on Vidpod

Follow these steps to set up and run the project on your local machine:

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed on your system:

• Node.js (version 20.12 or higher)
• Git

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   Open your terminal and run the following command to clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/unegbuclinton/Vidpod.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory::

   Change into the directory where the project is located:

   cd Vidpod
   

3. Navigate to the project branch::

   Change into the branch where the project is located:

   git checkout main
   

4. Install dependencies::

   Run the following command to install all necessary dependencies:

   Note

   Please confirm your node version, be sure to run on node version 20.12 or higher. Lesser versions raised some dependency errors.

   npm install
   

5. Environment Variables::

   You do not need to update the .env file as it has been disabled in the .gitignore file. All necessary environment variables are already configured.

6. Running the Project::

   Once the dependencies are installed, you can start the development server with the following command:

   npm run dev
   

   This will launch the project in development mode. You can then open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000 or the chosen port to view the application.

7. Deployment url::

   You can also open the project with the deployed link

   https://vid-pod.vercel.app/
   

   Thank you ROX