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# Getting Started - Bookmark Manager
## Quick Setup (5 minutes)
### 1. Prerequisites
- **Node.js** (v16+): [Download here](https://nodejs.org/)
- **PostgreSQL** (v12+): [Download here](https://www.postgresql.org/download/)
### 2. Database Setup
```bash
# Create databases
psql -U postgres
CREATE DATABASE bookmark_manager;
CREATE DATABASE bookmark_manager_test;
\q
```
### 3. Automatic Setup
```bash
# Run the setup script
./setup.sh
```
### 4. Manual Setup (if script fails)
```bash
# Install dependencies
cd backend
npm install
# Configure environment
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your database credentials
# Initialize database
npm run db:init
# Start the application
npm run dev
```
### 5. Open Application
Open your browser to: **http://localhost:3000**
## First Steps
1. **Register**: Create a new account
2. **Verify Email**: Check your email for verification link
3. **Login**: Sign in with your credentials
4. **Add Bookmarks**: Start organizing your bookmarks!
## Testing the Application
```bash
cd backend
# Run all tests
npm test
# Run specific test types
npm run test:unit # Unit tests
npm run test:integration # API tests
npm run test:security # Security tests
```
## Common Issues
**Database Connection Error**
- Make sure PostgreSQL is running
- Check your `.env` file credentials
- Ensure databases exist
**Port 3000 in Use**
- Change PORT in `.env` file
- Or kill the process: `lsof -i :3000` then `kill -9 <PID>`
**Email Verification Not Working**
- Configure email settings in `.env`
- For Gmail, use App Passwords
- Check spam folder
## Need Help?
- Check the full [README.md](README.md) for detailed documentation
- Review logs in `backend/logs/`
- Run diagnostics: `npm run db:diagnostics`
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**You're ready to start bookmarking! 🎉**