README.md

Installation Instructions

Development Environment Setup

Step 1: Software Dependencies

First, ensure all required software is installed by following the Software Dependencies Guide:

Dockerized Path (Recommended)

• Make sure you followed Step 7 in the Software Dependencies Guide to install Docker and Docker Compose
• Skip Steps 8 & 9 as you won't need manual database installation

Manual Path

• Make sure you followed Steps 8 & 9 in the Software Dependencies Guide to install:
  • MySQL and MongoDB (Step 8)
  • Redis for caching (Step 9)
• Skip Step 7 as you won't need Docker

Step 2: Infrastructure Setup

Dockerized Path (Recommended)

1. Clone the AMRIT DevOps repository
2. Follow the DevOps Setup Documentation
   • This will automatically set up your databases with required dummy data

💡 We strongly recommend the Docker path as it ensures consistent database setup and eliminates potential conflicts.

Manual Path

1. Refer to the Database Schema Documentation to:
   • Set up required database schemas
   • Load necessary data

Step 3: Application Setup

After completing either path above:

1. Clone the required application repositories