= Build Instructions

== Technology Stack

- Backend: Node.js with Express.js
- Frontend: EJS with CSS
- File Uploads: Multer

== Required Software

Node.js,
npm

== Setup Instructions

Install Dependencies with
{{{npm install}}}

Configure Environment

Create a `.env` file in the project root:
{{{
# SSH
SSH_HOST=194.149.135.130
SSH_PORT=22
SSH_USER=t_c307
SSH_PASSWORD=

# Database
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_PORT=5432
DB_USER=db_202526z_va_prj_c307_owner
DB_PASSWORD=
DB_NAME=db_202526z_va_prj_c307
DB_SCHEMA=project

# Server
PORT=3000
NODE_ENV=development
}}}

Note: project passwords left empty and should be filled in.

Running the application is done with:
{{{
npm run dev
}}}

== Testing Instructions

=== Access the Prototype

In a web browser: **http://localhost:3000**

== Notes

- No authentication required (prototype only)
- Admin functions use hardcoded to "Nikola" admin
- All uploaded files stored in `public/uploads/`