# About programm:

The program is designed as a car viewing application. It allows users to browse various car brands and the models of some of those brands.

> ⚠️ **Warning:** Progam will not run on is-projekts.lv, because the website does not support node.js

## How to launch the program:

1. Install Node.js
    * Use version v24.11.0 (LTS) or newer
    * It is recommended to install the prebuilt Node.js installer for Windows (x64 architecture)

2. Install the required Node.js packages
    * npm install express         
    * npm install mysql2          
    * npm install cors                 

3. Use the following command to launch the program
    * node server.js

4. Make sure you XAMPP installed and running
    * Open XAMPP Control Panel
    * Start MySQL

5. Open the program in your browser
    * Go to http://localhost:3000

## About AI use:

1. AI was used for API. 
2. It was used to make specific tweaks for design and layout. For example creating car cards.
3. It was used to make correct folder structure. 
4. It was used to correctly structure js files. 
5. It was used to allow the specific user to only edit their text.
6. It was used to correctly create and structure a ReadMe.md file.

## About resources:

1. w3schools.com was used for html <meta> and for connection between files.
2. Past projects were used to get necesary information. For example server.js