Welcome to the Doctor Appointment System frontend repository! We are excited to have you contribute to our project. Here are some guidelines and steps to help you get started:
To run the Doctor Appointment System frontend application on your local machine, follow these steps:
- Clone the Repository: If you haven't done it already, clone the frontend repository to your local machine using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/Doctor_Appointment_System.git
Navigate to the Project Folder: Change your working directory to the project folder:
cd client
Install Dependencies: Before running the application, install the required dependencies using npm:
npm install
Start the Application: After installing the dependencies, you can start the application with the following command:
npm start
Access the Application: Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the Doctor Appointment System frontend. You should see the application running in your browser. That's it! You have successfully started the Doctor Appointment System frontend application on your local machine. You can now explore the application, make changes, and contribute to the project.
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Fork the Repository: Click on the "Fork" button at the top right corner of this repository to create your copy.
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Clone the Repository: Clone the forked repository to your local machine using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/Doctor_Appointment_System.git
- Install Dependencies: Navigate to the project folder and install the required dependencies using npm:
cd client
npm install
- Set Up Remote: Add a remote to the original repository to keep your fork synced with the latest changes:
git remote add upstream https://github.com/original-user/Doctor_Appointment_System.git
If you come across any issues or have any feature requests, please feel free to open an issue on the repository. Make sure to provide a detailed description and steps to reproduce the problem.
- Create a Branch: Before starting any work, create a new branch to work on your feature or bug fix:
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
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Code Away: Make your changes, add new features, or fix bugs. Ensure your code follows the existing code style and best practices.
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Test Your Code: Run the application locally and test your changes thoroughly to make sure everything works as expected.
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Commit Changes: Once you are satisfied with your changes, commit them with a descriptive commit message:
git add .
git commit -m "Add your detailed commit message here"
- Pull Latest Changes: Before pushing your changes, pull the latest changes from the original repository to avoid conflicts:
git push origin feature/your-feature-name
Congratulations! You're almost there. Now, it's time to create a Pull Request (PR) to merge your changes into the original repository:
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Visit your forked repository on GitHub.
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Click on the "Compare & pull request" button next to your branch name.
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Provide a brief description of the changes you made and click "Create pull request."
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Your PR will be reviewed, and you may be asked to make some changes before it can be merged.
Your contribution to the Doctor Appointment System frontend is valuable to us. Thank you for your time and effort in making this project better! If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.
Let's build something amazing together! ๐ ๐
Note: The backend for this project has not been deployed yet. If you are interested in contributing to the backend, please set up the necessary environmental variables according to your local environment and feel free to reach out to us for any backend-related queries or contributions.