Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• .NET SDK (version compatible with the project)
• Node.js (for any JavaScript dependencies, if applicable)
• A suitable IDE (e.g., Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code)

Cloning the Repository

Start by cloning the repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/stevedunn/pacmanblazor.git

Navigate into the cloned repository:

cd pacmanblazor

Restoring Dependencies

To restore the necessary dependencies, execute the following command within the project directory:

dotnet restore

This command will ensure that all the required NuGet packages for the C# project are available.

Building the Project

To build the project, run the following command:

dotnet build

This command compiles the project and checks for any errors. Ensure that the output of the command indicates a successful build.

Running the Development Server

To start the project, use the following command:

dotnet run

This will start the server and host the application locally. The output will provide a URL, typically https://localhost:5001, which can be used to access the application in a web browser.

Building for Production

If you are preparing to deploy the application, you may want to build for production:

dotnet publish -c Release

The above command compiles the application and prepares it for deployment, outputting the files to the bin/Release/netcoreappX.X/publish directory (replace X.X with your project version).

Testing the Application

You can run tests included in the repository (if applicable) by executing:

dotnet test

This will execute all unit tests defined in the project and output the results.

Running with Additional Settings

If your project requires environment-specific settings or additional configurations, ensure to set these before running the application. You may define environment variables directly in your shell or through your IDE’s configuration settings.

Accessing the Application

Open a web browser and navigate to the URL provided in the output after running dotnet run. You should see the application running.

Concluding Steps

When you have finished working on or testing the application, you can stop the server by using Ctrl + C in the terminal where the application is running.

For more specific configurations or setup details, refer to the documentation provided within the repository or consult any additional resources linked therein.

Source: stevedunn/pacmanblazor.