Prerequisites

Ensure that you have the following installed on your system:

• Node.js (version 14 or higher)
• npm (Node Package Manager)
• A modern web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc.)
• Git

Setting Up the Project

1. Clone the Repository

   Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where you want to clone the project. Run:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/helixml.git
   

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

   Change into the project directory:

   cd helixml
   

3. Install Dependencies

   Install the necessary dependencies using npm. Run the following command in the terminal:

   npm install
   

   This command reads the package.json file in the project and installs the listed dependencies.

Building the Project

1. Build Command

   To generate the production build of the project, use the following command:

   npm run build
   

   This command compiles the application, bundles the JavaScript files, and optimizes assets for deployment.

   The output will typically be found in the dist directory.

Starting the Project

1. Start Command

   To start the project in development mode, use:

   npm start
   

   This command runs the application on a local server. By default, it can be accessed via http://localhost:3000.

2. Access the Application

   Open a web browser and go to:

   http://localhost:3000
   

   You should see the application running. The server watches for changes in files and automatically reloads the application for development convenience.

Additional Commands

• Running Tests

  If there’s a need to run tests, use:

  npm test
  

  This executes the test scripts defined in the project.

• Linting Code

  To ensure code quality, you may run a linting check:

  npm run lint
  

  Ensure to fix any issues reported by the linter before committing changes.

Conclusion

This guide provides concise steps to build and start the helixml project effectively. For any additional configurations or specific scenarios, refer to the relevant sections within the project’s documentation.

Source: https://github.com/yourusername/helixml