Setting up the API with Docker
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The is a crucial component of the Ushahidi Platform, allowing users to interact with the system's data and perform various operations. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up the Ushahidi Platform API using Docker, a popular containerization platform that simplifies application deployment and management.
To get up and running, follow these steps:
Clone the (if you plan to make contributions to Ushahidi, consider forking the repository before starting, more about that )
Install
Install command for the OS you use (parses Makefile)
CD into the folder where the code is cloned
Copy the text in .env.example into .env
Run make start
The Platform API will run on port 8080 and if you type in in a web browser, you will see the default API response:
Now, lets move on to setting up the !