stevedunn / pacman-typescript

To build and start the stevedunn/pacman-typescript project, follow these detailed steps. Make sure you have Node.js and npm installed on your development machine.

Prerequisites

  1. Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js installed. You can check your Node.js version with:

    node -v

  2. npm: The Node package manager (npm) should also be installed. Verify your version with:

    npm -v

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Clone the stevedunn/pacman-typescript repository from GitHub to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/stevedunn/pacman-typescript.git

Navigate into the cloned directory:

cd pacman-typescript

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before building the project, install the necessary dependencies using npm. This command will read the package.json file and install all the required packages:

npm install

Step 3: Build the Project

The project is written in TypeScript, which needs to be compiled into JavaScript. To compile the TypeScript files, use the following command:

npm run build

This command will execute the build script defined in package.json, which typically utilizes the TypeScript compiler (tsc) to transpile the TypeScript code.

Step 4: Start the Project

After the build process is complete, you can start the project. Use the following command to run the application:

npm start

This will typically launch the application and you should see output in your terminal indicating that the server is running.

Step 5: Access the Application

Once the application is running, you can access it through a web browser. Open your preferred web browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:3000

This URL is usually the default for local development, but you may want to check your terminal for any specific instructions about the port.

Step 6: Development Mode (Optional)

If you want to make changes and see them reflect in real-time, consider starting the development server. Run the following command:

npm run dev

This will typically run the application in a mode that watches for changes in your TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML files and automatically reloads the application.

Conclusion

Following these steps will allow you to build and start the stevedunn/pacman-typescript project effectively. Ensure that you address any errors that might arise during the installation or build processes by consulting the terminal output for guidance on how to resolve them.

Source: GitHub repository for stevedunn/pacman-typescript.