To compile and run this application after downloading it from GitHub for the first time, follow these steps:

1. Install Node.js Ensure you have Node.js installed on your system. You can download it from Node.js Official Website. Verify installation: node -v npm -v

2. Clone the Repository Clone the GitHub repository to your local machine: git clone https://github.com/Zach-Swartz/checklist.git Navigate to the project directory: cd checklist

3. Install Dependencies The project has two main folders: Frontend and Backend. Store these in one large folder that you can title checklist. You need to install dependencies for both. Frontend Navigate to the Frontend folder: cd Frontend Install dependencies: npm install Backend Navigate to the Backend folder: cd ../Backend Install dependencies: npm install express

4. Set Up the Backend Start the backend server: node src/index.js

5. Set Up the Frontend Navigate back to the Frontend folder: cd ../Frontend Start the frontend development server: npm start This will start the React application and open it in your default browser at http://localhost:3000.

6. Verify the Application Ensure the backend is running on http://localhost:3001. Upon running npm start, the app should automatically open in your we browser. If it doesn't automatically open, enter http://localhost:3000 in your browser to test the application.

Summary of Commands

• Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/Zach-Swartz/checklist.git cd checklist
• Install dependencies cd Frontend npm install cd ../Backend npm install express
• Start the backend node src/index.js
• Start the frontend cd ../Frontend npm start