README.md

CodeCrush

Quiz application with daily coding challenges. Answer questions correctly to build a streak, earn points and rank up on the leaderboard.

Tech Stack

• Next.js
• Tailwind
• Java
• Spring
• PostgreSQL
• Firebase Auth

Prerequisites

• Next.js 13
• Java Development Kit (JDK) 11
• PostgreSQL database
• IntelliJ IDEA

Getting Started

1. Install Dependencies

   • Navigate to the codecrush_frontend directory
   • Run the following command: npm install

2. Create PostgreSQL Database

   • Create a PostgreSQL database named codecrush

      dropdb money_tracker
      psql -d money_tracker -f db/money_tracker.sql
     

   • Ensure the database is accessible from both your frontend and backend applications

3. Setup Backend Application

   • Open the codecrush_backend directory in IntelliJ IDEA
   • Run the CapstoneApplication.java file to start the backend server
   • The PostgreSQL database can be viewed at localhost:8082

4. Run Frontend Application

   • Navigate back to the root directory of the project
   • Run the following command: npm run dev
   • This will start the Next.js development server
   • Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the application

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