DiscountApp

DiscountApp is an ASP.NET Core application that uses SignalR for real-time discount code management. This application allows users to generate and redeem discount codes through a SignalR-based user interface.

Prerequisites

Before running the project, ensure you have installed:

• .NET SDK (version 8.0 or higher)
• Entity Framework Core (should be auto-configured during the nuget packages restoring)
• SQLite (should be auto-configured when you setup the database via EF)

Setting Up the Local Database

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/DiscountApp.git
   cd DiscountApp

2. To run the project you have to:

   • Open the project with Visual Studio
   • Waiting for the Nuget Package Restore
   • Run the migration

   dotnet ef database update

   • Run the project

   Alternatively, you can go into the /DiscountApp folder and run the following commands:

   dotnet restore
   dotnet ef database update
   dotnet run

Project Structure

• Contexts: Contains the DiscountContext class, which configures the database context and tables.
• Hubs: Contains the DiscountHub class, which handles real-time SignalR connections for generating and using discount codes.
• Migrations: Contains database migration files for Entity Framework.
• Models: Defines the DiscountCode model used in the application.
• Pages: Contains Razor pages for the front-end of the application.
• Services: Contains the DiscountService, which provides the business logic for managing discount codes.

Usage

• Generate Codes: Allows you to generate a specified number of discount codes with a length of 7 or 8 characters.
• Use Code: Allows you to redeem a discount code, marking it as used in the database.

Notes

• The project uses SQLite for simplicity in local development. For production use, consider configuring another database provider.