# Installation Guide

## Prerequisites

Ensure the following tools are installed before proceeding:

- **Git** (>= 2.x)
- **Node.js** (>= 18.x) or **Python** (>= 3.10) depending on your project runtime
- **npm** / **yarn** / **pnpm** (for Node.js projects)
- **pip** / **poetry** (for Python projects)

## Clone the Repository

```bash
git clone <repository-url>
cd <project-directory>
```

## Install Dependencies

### Node.js Project

```bash
npm install
# or
yarn install
# or
pnpm install
```

### Python Project

```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
# or
poetry install
```

## Configuration

1. Copy the example environment file and update it with your settings:

   ```bash
   cp .env.example .env
   ```

2. Edit `.env` and fill in the required values (database connection, API keys, etc.).

## Build

```bash
npm run build
# or
python setup.py build
```

## Run

### Development Mode

```bash
npm run dev
# or
python manage.py runserver
```

### Production Mode

```bash
npm start
# or
python manage.py run
```

## Testing

```bash
npm test
# or
pytest
```

## Troubleshooting

| Issue | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| Dependency install fails | Clear cache: `npm cache clean --force` or `pip cache purge` |
| Port already in use | Change port in `.env` or kill existing process |
| Permission denied | Check file permissions: `chmod +x <script>` |

## Additional Resources

- [Documentation](./docs/)
- [Contributing Guide](./CONTRIBUTING.md)
- [Changelog](./CHANGELOG.md)