This documentation provides a step-by-step guide for expert developers on how to build and start the gitlab-org/coming-soon project. The instructions are detailed with code examples, focusing on the process, configurations, and commands necessary for successful execution.
Step 1: Clone the Repository
To begin, clone the repository from GitLab. Use the command below to retrieve the latest codebase:
git clone https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/coming-soon.git
Change into the project directory:
cd coming-soon
Step 2: Install Dependencies
Make sure you have the required dependencies installed. The project is developed using Node.js. Ensure that Node.js and npm are installed. To verify, run:
node -v
npm -v
If these commands do not return version numbers, you need to install Node.js from nodejs.org.
Next, install the project dependencies:
npm install
Step 3: Build the Project
After installing the dependencies, the next step is to build the project. This involves compiling the source files. Use the following command:
npm run build
Ensure that the build completes without errors. You should see messages similar to:
> [email protected] build /path/to/coming-soon
> webpack --config webpack.config.js
Hash: xxxxxx
Version: webpack 4.x.x
Time: xxx ms
Assets:
bundle.js
...
Step 4: Start the Development Server
Once the build is successful, you can start the project. Run the following command to launch the development server:
npm start
You should receive output indicating the server is running, typically as follows:
> [email protected] start /path/to/coming-soon
> node server.js
Server listening on http://localhost:3000
Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the application running on your local machine.
Step 5: Production Build
If you need to prepare for production, run the following command instead, which ensures that the application is optimized:
npm run build:prod
This command generates a production-ready build, minimizing and optimizing the code for deployment.
Summary
To summarize the steps to build and start the gitlab-org/coming-soon project:
- Clone the repository.
- Install dependencies with
npm install. - Build the project using
npm run build. - Start the development server with
npm start. - For a production build, use
npm run build:prod.
By following these steps, you will have a fully functional instance of the coming-soon project ready for further development or deployment.
Information sourced from the repository documentation.
