To run this project:

1. Install dependencies

npm install

2. Set up environment variables

   • Copy .env.example to .env
   • Fill in your database settings and session secret

3. Create the database

   • Import or execute schema.sql in your MySQL server
   • Make sure the database name in .env matches what you created

4. Start the app

   • For production-style start:

npm start

• For development with auto-reload:

npm run dev

5. Open the app
   • The server should run on the port from .env
   • By default, that’s http://localhost:3000

If you want, I can also help you figure out the exact MySQL setup or check whether the project needs any extra steps before starting.