gitlab-org / gitlab-discussions

Prerequisites

Before building the gitlab-org/gitlab-discussions project, ensure that your environment meets the following requirements:

  • Git: Version control system for managing source code.
  • Node.js: JavaScript runtime environment required for building the project. Ensure you have the latest stable version installed.
  • Yarn: Package manager for JavaScript projects. Install it globally if not already done.

Make sure to clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-discussions.git
cd gitlab-discussions

Step-by-Step Guide

Install Dependencies

First, install the project dependencies using Yarn. This command will read the package.json file and install the necessary packages.

yarn install

Build the Project

Once all dependencies are installed, you can proceed to build the project. This step compiles the source code and prepares it for execution.

Execute the following command in the project directory:

yarn build

This command will generate the necessary build artifacts you need to run the project. It is essential to ensure that the build completes without errors.

Start the Development Server

After a successful build, the next step is to start the development server. This will allow you to view and interact with the project in your web browser.

Start the server with the following command:

yarn start

The server typically runs on http://localhost:3000. You can open this URL to see the application in action.

Running Tests (Optional)

It may also be useful to run automated tests to ensure everything is functioning properly. You can initiate the test suite by using this command:

yarn test

Running tests before deployment or further development is a good practice to ensure code quality.

Summary

  1. Clone the repository using Git.
  2. Install dependencies with yarn install.
  3. Build the project using yarn build.
  4. Start the development server with yarn start.
  5. Optionally, run tests with yarn test.

Refer to the documentation for additional details on configuration, environment variables, and deployment instructions.

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