Compareware_next.js/README.md

Compareware

A modern web application for comparing items and their properties, built with Next.js and Prisma.

What is Compareware?

Compareware allows users to compare different items by their properties in a structured, easy-to-use interface. Users can:

• Add items for comparison via URLs
• Select relevant properties for comparison
• View side-by-side comparisons of items
• Manage and customize comparison criteria

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 15 with TypeScript
• Database: SQLite with Prisma ORM
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Runtime: Node.js

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• npm, yarn, pnpm, or bun

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone git@forge.ftt.gmbh:ryanmwangi/Compareware_next.js.git
cd compareware-nextjs

2. Install dependencies:

npm install
# or
yarn install
# or
pnpm install

Set up the database:

Generate Prisma client

npx prisma generate

Create and migrate the database

npx prisma migrate dev

or if you don't have migrations set up:

npx prisma db push

(Optional) Seed the database with initial data:

npx prisma db seed

Running the Development Server

npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
# or
pnpm dev
# or
bun dev

Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the application.