# Getting Started

## Prerequisites
- Java 17+
- Docker & Docker Compose
- Node.js (v18+) & npm (for the website)

## Backend (API)
1. Go to the `api` directory:
   ```sh
   cd api
   ```
2. Build and run the backend:
   ```sh
   ./gradlew bootRun
   ```

## Database
1. Start the database using Docker Compose:
   ```sh
   docker-compose up -d
   ```

## Frontend (Website)
1. Go to the `website` directory:
   ```sh
   cd website
   ```
2. Install dependencies:
   ```sh
   npm install
   ```
3. Run the development server:
   ```sh
   npm run dev
   ```

## Access
- API: http://localhost:8080
- Website: http://localhost:3000

## Using Docker
You can use Docker Compose to start all required services (such as the database) easily:
```sh
docker-compose up -d
```
This command should be run from the project root. It will start all services defined in `docker-compose.yml` in the background.

## Using start.sh
The `start.sh` script automates the bootstrap process, starting backend, frontend, and Docker services as needed:
```sh
./start.sh
```
If you get a permission error, make the script executable first:
```sh
chmod +x start.sh
```