Project Setup

This document provides a step-by-step guide to set up the project, including database configuration and mail service setup.

---

Database Setup

1. Open your project in your preferred IDE (e.g., Visual Studio).
2. Navigate to the Package Manager Console.
3. Run the following command to initialize the database:

   Update-Database

4. The database path is specified in the appsettings.json file under the property DefaultConnection. Ensure the connection string is configured correctly.

---

Mail Service Setup

1. Navigate to the backend of the project:

   Backend -> Services -> EmailSender.cs
   

2. Open the EmailSender.cs file.

3. Locate the Sender method.

4. Update the method with your email credentials (e.g., Gmail credentials). Ensure the following information is provided:

   • Email address
   • Password or App-Specific Password

   Example configuration:

   smtpClient.Credentials = new NetworkCredential("[email protected]", "your-password");

   Note: For Gmail accounts, ensure you have enabled less secure app access or configured an app password.