Simulated Unix Console

This application simulates a Unix console in the browser, using a React front-end, an Express back-end, and a MySQL database for user management. The application allows for basic interaction with a simulated shell environment and supports user authentication.

Features

• Simulated Unix shell in the browser (soon)
• Authentication
• MySQL database for user data storage
• Express server to handle API requests
• React front-end for user interface

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js
• MySQL
• React

Setup

1. Clone the Repository

Start by cloning the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/qwegod/webunix.git
cd webunix

2. Install Dependencies

Install Dependencies for the Client (React):

Navigate to the client directory and install the React dependencies:

cd client
npm install

Install Dependencies for the Server (Express):

Navigate to the server directory and install the Express dependencies:

cd ../server
npm install

3. Set Up the MySQL Database

Create a new MySQL database and user for the application:

CREATE DATABASE express_DB;
USE express_DB;
CREATE TABLE users (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
username VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL, 
password VARCHAR(255), 
registration_date TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP, 
directory VARCHAR(255) DEFAULT NULL );

4. Set Up the .env File

Create a .env file in the server directory with the following content:

PORT=3232
SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key
HOST=localhost
USER=root
PASSWORD=your_password
DATABASE=express_DB

6. Start the Application

Now that everything is set up, you can start both the React front-end and the Express server. Navigate to the root directory and start the server:

cd ..
npm run start

7. Access the Application

Open your browser and navigate to:

• Front-end (React): http://localhost:3000
• Back-end (Express API): http://localhost:3232