README.md - Configuration Steps

Welcome to our project! To make this work on your own phone or development environment, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Update API URL

Updating the API URL in your client-side code is necessary to ensure that your app makes API requests to the correct server. However, you may also need to update the server-side configuration to match the IP address or domain name changes.

In your server-side code, for example, in your Node.js and Express app, you might have a connection to a MongoDB database using Mongoose. You need to configure it with the appropriate IP address or domain name.

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mongoose
  .connect("mongodb://yourIpAddress/yourprojectnameinmongodb", {
    useNewUrlParser: true,
    useUnifiedTopology: true,
  })
  .then(() => {
    console.log("Connected to MongoDB");
  })
  .catch((err) => {
    console.log("Error connecting to MongoDB", err);
  });

If this doesn't work, you can use the default MongoDB IP address and port (127.0.0.1:27017) for local development.

Step 2: Configure Express Server

In your Express server configuration, make sure to set the server to listen on the appropriate IP address and port. Replace "IpAddressofyourpc" with your machine's IP address.

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app.listen(port, "IpAddressofyourpc", () => {
  console.log("Server is running on http://youripadress");
});

This will start your server on the specified IP address and port.

Step 3: Update Frontend API Calls

In the frontend part of your application, when making API calls, ensure that you use the correct server address in your API requests. Replace "http://youripadress:8000" with the actual address where your server is running.

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axios
  .post("http://youripadress:8000/register", user)
  .then((response) => {
    // Handle the response here
  })
  .catch((error) => {
    // Handle errors here
  });

This will ensure that your frontend communicates with the correct server.

Step 4: Get Your System's IP Address

To find the IP address of your system, follow the instructions below based on your operating system:

• For Mac: Open your terminal and run the command:

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  ipconfig getifaddr en0
  

• For Windows: Open your command prompt and run the command:

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  ipconfig
  

  Look for the "IPv4 Address" in the output to find your IP address.

By following these steps, you can configure your development environment to work with this project on your phone or any other device. If you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to reach out for assistance. Happy coding!