Getting Started

Follow these steps to clone the repository and set up the project:

Prerequisites

1. Ensure you have the following installed:
   • Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher
   • Apache Tomcat server
   • A compatible IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse)
   • Git

Cloning the Repository

1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to clone the project.
3. Run the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/sahilverse/aao-news.git

4. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd aao-news

Setting Up the Project

1. Open the project in your IDE.
2. Configure the Tomcat server in your IDE.
3. Import the project as a Maven project (if applicable).
4. Build the project to resolve dependencies.
5. Add db.properties inside src/main/resources

Running the Application

1. Deploy the project to the Tomcat server.
2. Start the server.
3. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080/aao-news (or the configured context path).

Contributing

1. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

2. Make your changes and commit them:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Description of your changes"

3. Push your branch to the repository:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

4. Create a pull request for review.

Notes

• Ensure you follow the team's coding standards.
• Keep your branch up-to-date with the main branch to avoid conflicts.