-Prerequisites to run this application:

1. Install Node
2. To ensure node is install properly, type the following in your Command Prompt/Terminal: node -v
3. Download Ganache. This will be your personal blockchain.
4. Download the Truffle Framework. This will help you develop, test and deploy your smart contract. Type the following in your Command Prompt/Terminal: npm install -g [email protected]
5. Download the Metamask extension for Chrome.It allows you to run Ethereum dApps right in your browser without running a full Ethereum node.
6. Clone this project and change the directory to where the project is stored. Type the following in your Command Prompt/Terminal: npm install. This will install all the required dependencies.
7. To use Ganache, open the Ganache application -> New Workspace -> Add an appropriate workspace name -> Click on Add project -> Locate the cloned project and click on the truffle-config.js file -> Save Workspace
8. To set up Metamask, click on the fox icon in the extension tab of your Chrome browser -> Create an account -> Click on Custom RPC for the Networks list -> Set Network Name to Private Network -> Set New RPC Url to HTTP://127.0.0.1:7545 -> Once this network is selected, click on Import Account from the Account Icon -> Paste the private key of the first account of Ganache

-To compile the smart contract, type the following in your Command Prompt/Terminal: truffle compile

-To migrate your smart contract so that it connects to ganache, type the following in your Command Prompt/Terminal: truffle migrate

-To run the test cases of your smart contract, type the following in your Command Prompt/Terminal: truffle test

-To run the project, type the following in your Command Prompt/Terminal: npm run dev

-Acknowledgement: 👍 @dappuniversity