Development: VSCode

💻✨ Cursor/VSCode Setup

Let’s get your environment up and running—fast, smooth, and with style!

📋 Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

Node.js LTS installed on your system (Download here)

🛠️ Step 1: Clone the Repository

Open your terminal.

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/simonegaiera/mongodb-airbnb-workshop.git

Navigate into the project folder:
```
cd mongodb-airbnb-workshop
```

Pro Tip:
Once loaded, you’ll see two folders:

app (the frontend)

server (the backend)

🧩 Step 2: Power Up VSCode

Supercharge your workflow with these extensions:

MongoDB for VS Code
REST Client

🔥 Step 3: Backend Server Magic

In server, create a .env file from .env.template.
Paste your MongoDB connection string (basic setup):
```
PORT=5000
MONGODB_URI=mongodb+srv://credentials@cluster.vrkei.mongodb.net/?retryWrites=true&w=majority
DATABASE_NAME=sample_airbnb
LOG_LEVEL=INFO
```
Note: If you want to use the full setup (e.g., for vector search and chatbot functionality), ensure you copy the entire .env.template file and adjust the values accordingly.
Open a terminal and run:
```
cd server
npm install
npm start
```

🎨 Step 4: Web App Setup

In app, create a .env from .env.template:

WORKSHOP_USER=
BACKEND_URL=http://localhost:5000

Open a new terminal (not the one used in the previous step) and run:
```
cd app
npm install
npm run dev
```

🎉 You’re Ready!

If you hit a snag, double-check your steps or ask for help.
Now go build something awesome!