Feature Description
Introduce a dedicated README for the backend along with a .env.example file
to clearly document backend setup, configuration, and usage.
Problem Statement
Currently, there is no centralized documentation explaining how to configure
and run the backend locally. New contributors must inspect the code to infer
environment variables, database configuration, and startup commands, which
slows onboarding and increases the chance of setup errors.
Proposed Solution
Component
Backend
Alternative Solutions
- A single root-level README with a backend section could partially help,
but a dedicated backend README would be more scalable and contributor-friendly.
Additional Context
Feature Description
Introduce a dedicated README for the backend along with a
.env.examplefileto clearly document backend setup, configuration, and usage.
Problem Statement
Currently, there is no centralized documentation explaining how to configure
and run the backend locally. New contributors must inspect the code to infer
environment variables, database configuration, and startup commands, which
slows onboarding and increases the chance of setup errors.
Proposed Solution
Add a
backend/README.mdcontaining:Add a
.env.examplefile listing all required environment variableswith placeholder values and comments.
Component
Backend
Alternative Solutions
but a dedicated backend README would be more scalable and contributor-friendly.
Additional Context