Prerequisites

1. Install the following:

   • Git
   • Node.js
   • Docker Desktop

2. Install hp-devkit:

   • Run the command: npm i -g hpdevkit

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Running the Smart Contract Locally (on Windows)

1. Navigate to the ./todo-contract/ directory.
2. Run npm i to install the required Node.js packages (this step is only needed once).
3. Start the smart contract locally:
   • Run npm run start to build and execute the contract using hp-devkit.
4. Stop the hp-devkit service when done:
   • Run hpdevkit stop.

Note: Docker must be running when you try to run the smart contract. If you encounter any issues with hp-devkit, run the command hpdevkit clean to reset its state.

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Running the Client app (on Windows)

1. Navigate to the ./todo-client/ directory.
2. Run npm i to install the required Node.js packages (this step is only needed once).
3. Execute the client application:
   • Run node todo-client.js.

Important: Ensure the smart contract is running before executing the client application to perform CRUD operations on the database.