Setup Guide

ℹ️ Prerequisites

Before you can run the app, make sure you have the following libraries and services installed and setup.

• Node.js (minimum version, e.g., ≥ 18)

• Expo CLI (npm install -g expo-cli)

• Git

• A device to run the app on. This can be an Android/iOS emulator or the physical device just make you have Expo Go installed

You can download Expo Go using this QR Code

(iOS)

(Android)

📥 Clone the Repository

Now clone the repository.

TERMINAL

## Clone the git repository in your own folder
git clone https://github.com/your-team/recode.git
cd recode
npm install
## Install is important to make sure that all the dependencies in the app are installed on your device

🛠️ Environment Configuration

Create a .env file in the root directory of the application.

.ENV

APPWRITE_ENDPOINT=https://cloud.appwrite.io/v1
APPWRITE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
APPWRITE_DATABASE_ID=your_database_id
APPWRITE_STORAGE_ID=your_storage_id

Do not commit your .env file to GitHub - keep these credentials private

You can find the APPWRITE IDs in your Appwrite console under Project Settings

🖥️ Running the App

Now run the app and choose your preferred option:

• Expo Go app -> Scan QR Code

• iOS Simulator

• Android Emulator

Bash

npx expo start
## If this doesn't work try npx expo start --tunnel

🐛 Common Issues & Fixes

Expo not starting

Make sure Node.js is installed and has a version of ≥ 18

Appwrite connection error

Verify endpoint + project ID in .env

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