Running the Project with Docker

This project provides Dockerfiles for both the backend (Node.js/Express) and frontend (Expo/React Native web) applications. The recommended way to run the full stack is with Docker Compose.

Requirements

• Docker and Docker Compose installed
• Node.js version: 22.13.1 (as specified in Dockerfiles)
• Project-specific environment variable files:
  • ./backend/.env
  • ./frontend/.env

Build and Run

1. Ensure your .env files are present in both backend and frontend directories.

2. From the project root, run:

   docker compose up --build

   This will build and start both services:

   • js-backend (Node.js backend)
   • ts-frontend (Expo/React frontend)

Service Details

• Backend (js-backend)

  • Built from ./backend using Node.js 22.13.1-slim
  • Exposes port 3000 (API)
  • Requires ./backend/.env for configuration

• Frontend (ts-frontend)

  • Built from ./frontend using Node.js 22.13.1-slim
  • Exposes port 8081 (Expo web server)
  • Requires ./frontend/.env for configuration
  • Depends on the backend service

Special Configuration

• Both services run as non-root users for security.
• The containers are connected via a custom Docker network (appnet).
• The backend and frontend are started with production environment settings (NODE_ENV=production).

Ports

• Backend API: http://localhost:3000
• Frontend (web): http://localhost:8081

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For any additional configuration, refer to the respective .env files in backend and frontend directories.