Next.js Prisma App with PostgreSQL

This Next.js project uses Prisma ORM for database interactions and handles file uploads.

The .env file has been included to connect the database/user/password.

This would not normally be done outside of a challenge.

Before you begin, install NodeJS

Getting Started

1. Install PostgreSQL:

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh))"
   brew install postgresql
   brew services start postgresql
   createdb mydb
   psql -d mydb
   

2. Create a PostgreSQL User:

3. Install PostgreSQL:

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh))"
   brew install postgresql
   brew services start postgresql
   createdb mydb
   psql -d mydb
   

4. Create a PostgreSQL User:

   psql postgres
   # or sudo -u postgres psql
   CREATE USER 'myuser' WITH PASSWORD 'mypassword' SUPERUSER;
   \du
   

   _Update your .env with these credentials.

5. Install Dependencies:

   npm install # or yarn install or pnpm install
   

6. Generate Prisma Client & Run Migrations:

   npx prisma generate
   npx prisma migrate dev --name init

7. Run the Development Server:

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

   Open http://localhost:3000.

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Developing Further (If I Had More Time)

• Implement user authentication. NextJS Auth
• Improve form validation and error handling.
• Add confirmation notifications for submissions.
• Add feedback while submitting
• Display current user attributes
• Enhance UI/UX.