Install all imported packages using npm install --save ensure that you have node installed and accessible in you codes directory

save the .sql file in mysql/bin directory example "C:/XAMPP/mysql/bin/exports/", create export dir, if not exists start mysql running environment like XAMPP import the file in mysql : mysql -u < "C:/XAMPP/mysql/bin/exports/shorturls.sql"

then fullfill the config.js file with the login data to mysql database

start the local server: node NODE.js

open you browser: localhost:/

Test the working of the repo codes. start the repo if usefull.

if not, reach up on me mchrispin14@gmail.com , and then I can sort it

Happy coding!