These instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes.

• Ruby version: 3.2.1
• Rails version: 7.0.7
• Database: PostgreSQL

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/mybuddyandrew/load_up_sitting.git
2. Navigate to the project directory: cd load_up_sitting
3. Install the required gems: bundle install
4. Set up: bin/setup
5. Seed the database with sample data: rails db:seed
6. Run the server: bin/dev

Here is a list of critical gems and dependencies used in the project:

• pg: PostgreSQL database
• puma: Web server
• redis: In-memory data structure store
• stimulus-rails: Front-end framework
• tailwindcss-rails: CSS framework
• turbo-rails: Hotwire turbo for Rails

The application includes a pricing engine that calculates the cost of service based on the type of animal and hours requested. The engine uses the following logic:

• Base charge: $20
• Additional charge per hour for dogs: $10
• Additional charge per hour for cats: $5

To execute the test suite, run the following commands:

# Run unit tests
rails test

# Run system tests (feature tests)
rails test:system

You can populate the database with sample data by running the seed file:

rails db:seed

The seed file contains predefined bookings and other data to assist with development and testing.

• User Management and Roles: Implementation of a robust user management system with different roles and permissions.
• Landing Page: Design and development of an attractive and informative landing page for the application.
• Mailers: Integration of mailers to notify users about bookings, updates, and other relevant information.