Appwrite Setup Guide

1. Pre-Requisites

• Docker: Appwrite runs on Docker, so ensure Docker is installed on your machine.
  Docker Installation Guide

2. Install Appwrite

Clone Appwrite repository using Docker:

git clone https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite.git
cd appwrite

Run Appwrite with Docker Compose:

docker-compose up -d

This command sets up Appwrite services in the background, including the API, database, storage, etc.

3. Access Appwrite Console

Once Appwrite is up and running, open your browser and go to:

• http://localhost:80 or http://<your-server-ip>:80

Sign in with the credentials provided during the setup.

4. Create a New Project

In the Appwrite Console, click on Create New Project.

• Name your project, configure the settings, and select services you want to enable (like Database, Authentication, etc.).

5. Set Up Services

Authentication:

Set up OAuth providers (e.g., Google, Facebook) or Email/Password login.

Database:

Define collections for your app (tables or document storage).

Storage:

Upload files or media to your app with access control settings.

Functions:

Use serverless functions to run code for tasks like sending emails or processing files.

6. Integrate Appwrite SDK in Your App

Choose the SDK for your platform (e.g., JavaScript, Flutter, Node.js).

Install the SDK package:

For JavaScript:

npm install appwrite

Initialize the SDK and connect it to your Appwrite instance:

import { Client, Databases } from 'appwrite';

const client = new Client();
client.setEndpoint('http://localhost/v1') // Your Appwrite endpoint
      .setProject('your_project_id'); // Your Appwrite Project ID

const databases = new Databases(client);

7. Basic Usage Example (JavaScript)

Create a Document in Database:

databases.createDocument('collection_id', 'unique_id', {
  name: 'John Doe',
  age: 30
})
.then(response => console.log(response))
.catch(error => console.error(error));

Authenticate User (Email/Password):

const account = new Account(client);

account.createSession('[email protected]', 'password')
  .then(session => console.log(session))
  .catch(error => console.error(error));

8. Explore Appwrite Features

• Database: Structure and store data, manage collections, documents, and relationships.
• Storage: Upload, organize, and serve media files with powerful access control.
• Authentication: Manage user sign-ups, logins, and sessions, including OAuth and JWT.
• Realtime: Use real-time features for live updates (e.g., chat apps).
• Functions: Write serverless functions for backend logic.

9. Appwrite API

Explore the [Appwrite API Documentation](https://appwrite.io/docs) for more advanced features.
Use the API for automating tasks, managing users, and interacting with your Appwrite instance programmatically.

10. Next Steps

• Learn & Experiment: Explore advanced use cases (e.g., custom APIs, permissions, advanced storage).
• Deploy: Once your app is ready, deploy it to production. You can either host Appwrite on a server or use cloud providers like DigitalOcean, AWS, or Docker-based services.

This format is GitHub-friendly and can be easily added to your repository’s `README.md` file. Let me know if you need any changes!