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.lintstagedrc

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 {
-  "*.{js,jsx,ts,tsx,json,md,html}": ["npm run format", "git add"]
+  "*.{js,jsx,ts,tsx,html}": ["npm run format", "git add"]
 }

CONTRIBUTING.md

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+# Contributing to BadgingAPI
+
+We are beyond excited to see that you want to contribute!
+Your contributions are a big help in improving this project. There are various ways to get involved with the BadgingAPI, and we value every single contribution.
+
+Before you begin, please take a moment to go through these guidelines:
+
+- [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
+
+- [Who can contribute?](#who-can-contribute)
+
+- [How to Contribute](#how-to-contribute)
+  - [Set up your Local Development Environment](#set-up-your-local-development-environment)
+- [Code Style and Standards](#code-style-and-standards)
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+Please note that this project has a [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/chaoss/.github/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). We expect all contributors to adhere to it. Please take a moment to read through these guidelines to ensure a positive and inclusive contributor experience.
+
+## Who can contribute
+
+The BadgingAPI is built by the community and warmly welcomes collaboration. So anyone can contribute to this project.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+### What you'll need
+
+Before cloning this repository, make sure you have the latest versions;
+
+- [NodeJS and NPM](https://nodejs.org/en/download)
+- [MySQL](https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/installer/)
+
+Configure MySQL and make sure it is running on your machine before you proceed with the next steps. create a new **_database_** and a new **_database user_** with a **_password_**. these three values will be used to connect to MySQL and will be needed when setting up your `.env` file.
+
+### Basic Configurations
+
+1. You'll need to [create a GitHub OAuth App](https://docs.github.com/en/apps/oauth-apps/building-oauth-apps/creating-an-oauth-app) on your personal GitHub account. Creating a GitHub OAuth App will automatically generate a `Client_ID` and will also enable you generate a `Client_Secret` for your OAuth App. Store these values safely because they will be needed while generating a `.env` file for the first time.
+
+2. Create your personal [Augur Application](https://projectbadge.chaoss.io/account/settings?section=application) in order to general an `augur_client_secret`. When your new application is created, the `augur_client_secret` will be listed in the last column of **_Your Apps_** table. Store the `augur_client_secret` together with the above GitHub OAuth credentials since it will be needed too while generating a `.env` file for the first time. The `augur_client_secret` is used to connect to the Augur API in order to submit repositories to the Augur Library for further badging.
+
+After generating those values,
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**: Click the "Fork" button in the upper right-hand corner of the BadgingAPI repository on GitHub.
+
+2. **Clone Your Fork**: Clone your fork of the repository to your local machine:
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/your_username/BadgingAPI.git #replace `your_username` with your actual GitHub username
+   ```
+
+### Set up your Local Development Environment
+
+1. **Perform the following to get your working environment ready**:
+
+   ```bash
+      cd BadgingAPI # move into project directory
+      npm install # installs packages and dependencies
+   ```
+
+2. **Create a Branch**: Create a new branch for your contribution:
+
+   ```bash
+   git checkout -b your-branch-name
+   ```
+
+3. **Make sure project is running**:
+
+   ```bash
+   npm run dev # this command will trigger a series of configuration questions in order setup your environmental variables
+   ```
+
+4. **Make Changes**: Make your desired changes to the codebase. Ensure your code follows our coding standards and guidelines.
+
+5. **Test**: Test your changes to ensure they work as expected.
+
+6. **Commit Changes**: Commit your changes with a clear and descriptive message. Make sure your commits are signed.
+
+   ```bash
+   git add .
+   git commit -S -m "<Brief description of your changes>"
+   ```
+
+7. **Push Changes**: Push your changes to your fork on GitHub:
+
+   ```bash
+   git push origin your-branch-name
+   ```
+
+8. Create a Pull Request: Go to the BadgingAPI repository on GitHub and create a new pull request from your fork. Describe your changes and why they should be merged.
+
+9. **Review and Discussion**: Your pull request will be reviewed by the maintainers and the community. Be prepared for feedback and be responsive to any suggested changes.
+
+10. **Merge**: Once your pull request is approved, it will be merged into the main project.
+
+## Code Style and Standards
+
+BadgingAPI follows a specific code style and coding standards. Please make sure to adhere to these standards when contributing.
+
+### Issue Tracking
+
+If you're looking for ways to contribute but don't have specific code changes in mind, you can check the [issue tracker](https://github.com/badging/BadgingAPI/issues) for BadgingAPI on GitHub. You might find issues marked as "help wanted" or "good first issue."
+Ask for help
+If you have any questions or need assistance with your contribution, please contact get in touch with the project maintainers.
+We appreciate your contributions and look forward to working with you to make BadgingAPI even better!

configure.js

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+const { input, password } = require("@inquirer/prompts");
+const fs = require("fs");
+
+(async () => {
+  if (!fs.existsSync(__dirname + "/.env")) {
+    console.info(
+      "Please input the fields below to configure your project locally"
+    );
+    const values = {
+      db_name: await input({ message: "Your  database name:" }),
+      db_user: await input({ message: "Your database user name:" }),
+      db_password: await password({
+        message: "Input your database password:",
+        mask: true,
+      }),
+      db_host: await input({
+        message: "MySQL database host address:",
+        default: "localhost",
+      }),
+      db_dialect: await input({
+        message: "Your database dialect:",
+        default: "mysql",
+      }),
+
+      client_ID: await input({
+        message: "Your personal Github OAuth App Client ID: ",
+      }),
+      client_secret: await input({
+        message: "Your personal Github OAuth App Client Secret:",
+      }),
+      augur_client_secret: await input({
+        message: "Your Augur Client Secret: ",
+      }),
+      port: await input({
+        message: "Port that you'd like server to run on: ",
+        default: 4040,
+      }),
+    };
+
+    const envFile = `
+        DB_NAME=${values.db_name}
+        DB_USER=${values.db_user}
+        DB_PASSWORD=${values.db_password}
+        DB_HOST=${values.db_host}
+        DB_DIALECT=${values.db_dialect}
+
+        CLIENT_ID=${values.client_ID}
+        CLIENT_SECRET=${values.client_secret}
+        AUGUR_CLIENT_SECRET=${values.augur_client_secret}
+        PORT=${values.port}
+    `;
+
+    fs.writeFileSync(".env", envFile);
+    console.info("Configuration file (.env) created successfully.");
+  }
+})();

database/helpers/sequelize.js

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 const Sequelize = require("sequelize");
+require("dotenv").config();
 
 const sequelize = new Sequelize(
   process.env.DB_NAME,

index.js

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-const dotenv = require("dotenv");
-dotenv.config({ path: `.env.${process.env.NODE_ENV}` });
-dotenv.config({ path: `.env.${process.env.NODE_ENV}.local`, override: true });
-
-const cors = require("cors");
-const dbconnect = require("./database/helpers/dbconnect");
 const express = require("express");
 const bodyParser = require("body-parser");
+const cors = require("cors");
+const dbconnect = require("./database/helpers/dbconnect");
 const routes = require("./src/routes/index.js");
+require("dotenv").config();
 
 const app = express();
 app.use(express.static("public"));