1. For each new feature a new dedicated branch must be created.

EXAMPLE: feature-auth for everything that reconnects to
the authentication part of the project

2. If the feature is complete and tested it is possible to merge it with the main branch.

3. It is also suggested to create sub-features in order to make the git flow more modular.

EXAMPLE: feature-auth could be divided in feature-auth-login and feature-auth-signup.

1. To run the whole project you must download and setup xampp, then you'll have to locate your project folder inside xampp's htdocs folder.

NOTE: remember to locate there not just the project folder, but the git project too.

2. Run xampp on your device: ./xampp start.

NOTE: it might require root permissions, in that case write your device's root user credentials.

3. Open firefox, since we don't use a js framework that manages cross-browser compatibility it is better to stick to the same browser, and go to url: localhost

NOTE: from there it is possible to manage and see the website.
Useful xampp urls: localhost/phpmyadmin, localhost/phpinfo, localhost/<project-folder-name>

4. In case you haven't created and populated the db just go to localhost/phpmyadmin:
   

   • paste db_create.sql into the SQL query editor;
   • then proceed in the same manner for db_populate.sql.

5. When you've finished power off xampp with the command: ./xampp stop.

NOTE: it might require root permissions, just like at the start.

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