Getting the requirements

1. Download and install NodeJS

   Download and install NodeJS from here.

2. Install truffle and ganache-cli using node packager manager (npm)

   npm install -g truffle
   npm install -g ganache-cli

3. Install metamask browser extension

   Download and install metamask from here.

Configuring the project for development

1. Clone this repository

   git clone https://github.com/Md-TarikulIslam/BlockVote.git
   cd BlockVote

2. Run local Ethereum blockchain / Launch Ganache GUI.

   ganache-cli

   Note: Do not close ganache-cli (the blockchain network needs to be running all the time)

3. Configure metamask on the browser with the following details

   New RPC URL: http://localhost:8545
   Chain ID: 1337

4. Import account(s) using private keys from ganache-cli to the metamask extension on the browser

5. Deploy smart contract to the (local) blockchain network (i.e ganache-cli)

   # on the BlockVote directory
   truffle migrate

   Note: Use truffle migrate --reset for re-deployments

6. Launch the development server (frontend)

   cd client
   npm install
   npm start