How to Recreate This Laravel Repository

To recreate this Laravel repository, you can follow these general steps:

1. Install Dependencies: Navigate to the project directory and install the required dependencies using Composer. Make sure you have Composer installed on your machine.

   cd iVote
   composer install
   npm install
   

   • Configuration: Laravel requires certain configuration settings to work correctly. Ensure you have a .env file in the project directory that contains the necessary environment variables.
   • If the repository doesn't include an .env file, look for a .env.example file and rename it to .env, then update the values accordingly.
   • replace this inside the .env under DB_CONNECTION

   DB_CONNECTION=mysql
   DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
   DB_PORT=3306
   DB_DATABASE=iVote
   DB_USERNAME=root
   DB_PASSWORD=
   

   • Generate Application Key: Laravel requires an application key for encryption and other security purposes. Generate a new key by running the following command:

   php artisan key:generate
   

   • Database Setup: If the project uses a database, create a new database and update the .env file with the database credentials (DB_HOST, DB_PORT, DB_DATABASE, DB_USERNAME, DB_PASSWORD). Then run the migrations to set up the database tables.

   php artisan migrate
   

   • Run the Application: Start the Laravel development server to run the application locally.
   • it is best to use two seperate terminals since you need to run both the artisan command and npm command since one will not work without the other.

   php artisan serve
   npm run dev
   

   This will start the development server, and you can access the application in your web browser at http://localhost:8000 (or a different port if specified).

By following these steps, you should be able to recreate the Laravel repository on your local machine. Note that some repositories may have additional requirements or custom configurations, so you may need to consult the repository's documentation or README file for specific instructions.

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