From d91173661f25fd75678b1746147dc2857b2c3a94 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: =?UTF-8?q?Utku=20=C3=87elik?= <h.utku.c@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:08:40 +0300
Subject: [PATCH] Write build and deploy instructions

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+## Build and Deploy Instructions
+
+### Local Deployment
+
+1. Install Git, Docker, and Docker Compose if they are not already installed.
+
+2. Clone the repository:
+   ```
+   git clone https://github.com/bounswe/bounswe2024group5.git
+   cd bounswe2024group5
+   ```
+
+3. Build and start the Docker containers:
+   ```
+   docker-compose up --build
+   ```
+
+4. Access the application by opening a web browser and navigating to `http://localhost/`
+
+### Cloud Deployment
+
+1. Create a virtual machine on a cloud provider. Ensure it has a public IP address and that HTTP port 80 is open.
+
+2. Connect to the virtual machine via SSH. Install Git, Docker, and Docker Compose if they are not already installed.
+
+3. Clone the repository to the virtual machine:
+   ```
+   git clone https://github.com/bounswe/bounswe2024group5.git
+   cd bounswe2024group5
+   ```
+
+4. Change the IP address in `frontend/src/App.tsx` to the public IP address of your virtual machine.
+
+5. Build and start the Docker containers:
+   ```
+   docker-compose up --build
+   ```
+
+6. Access the application by opening a web browser and navigating to `http://<VM-IP>/`