JoniSchimansky/Mercura_coding_test

Mercura Coding Test - README

This repository contains the code for the Mercura coding test. Below are the setup instructions and assumptions made during development.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Docker Desktop: Download Docker
• Windows 10 Home/Pro/Enterprise with WSL 2 or macOS or Linux.

Links of interest

• Docker installation documentation: Docker installation using sail
• Sail documentation: Sail documentation

Setup Instructions

To set up and run the project locally using Laravel Sail, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/JoniSchimansky/Mercura_coding_test.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd mercura-coding-test

3. Install dependencies and set up Sail:

   composer require laravel/sail --dev
   php artisan sail:install

4. Copy the .env file:

   cp .env.example .env

5. Start the development environment with Laravel Sail:

   ./vendor/bin/sail up

6. Run migrations and seed the database:

   ./vendor/bin/sail artisan migrate --seed

7. Access the application:

   • Web: http://localhost
   • API: http://localhost/api

8. Run PHPUnit tests (optional):

   ./vendor/bin/sail test

Assumptions Made During Development

• Laravel Sail is used as the development environment.
• The application assumes a MySQL database connection.
• PHP version compatible with Laravel Sail requirements is installed locally.
• Composer is installed locally for dependency management.
• The application is accessed via a web browser at http://localhost and API endpoints are available at http://localhost/api.