ActivityHub

This project is a full-stack application that I developed using .NET Core for the backend and React for the frontend, deployed on Microsoft Azure, with both the application and the database hosted on Azure services. The platform enables users to create, join, and manage activities while also following other users to stay updated with their activities. Instead of direct messaging, users can communicate within event detail pages, where they can post comments and chat about the specific event. This approach enhances the collaborative nature of event planning and participation.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed on your system:

• Docker: For containerizing and running the database.
• .NET SDK 8: To run the application.

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Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

Clone this repository to your local machine and navigate into the project directory.

git clone <repository-url>
cd ActivityHub

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2. Configure the Environment

Before running the application, set up the required environment variables. You can use the appsettings.sample.json file as a reference.

Steps:

1. Copy appsettings.sample.json to appsettings.json:

   cp appsettings.sample.json appsettings.json

3. Start the Database

The database is configured to run using Docker and is defined in the docker-compose.yml file.

Steps:

1. Run the following command to start the Azure SQL Edge container:

   docker-compose up -d

   This will:

   • Pull the mcr.microsoft.com/azure-sql-edge image (if not already available).
   • Start the database service on port 1433.

2. Verify the container is running:

   docker ps

   You should see a container named sql running.

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4. Run the API

Navigate to the API directory and start the application using the .NET CLI:

cd API
dotnet watch run

This command will:

• Start the API on http://localhost:5000.
• Automatically reload the application upon detecting code changes.

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5. Access the Application

Once the API is running, open your web browser and go to:

http://localhost:5000

If everything is set up correctly, you should see the application running.

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Shutting Down

To stop the application and the database container:

1. Stop the database container:

   docker-compose down

2. Stop the API process by pressing Ctrl + C in the terminal running dotnet watch run.

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