Requirements for running the FlatFinder:

1. Download Visual Studio Code (https://code.visualstudio.com/download)
2. Download Node.js (https://nodejs.org/en/download)
3. Download Expo (or Expo Go on mac) on your phone

To run the app:

1. Open a new terminal in visual studio code.
2. Type in npm install @react-navigation/native to get the navuigation stack
3. Type in npm install @react-native-picker/picker to get the datepicker component
4. Type in npm install firebase to get the database
5. Type in npm install to get the necessary package dependencies.
6. Type in npm start to run the application.
7. On the Expo app on your phone, scan the barcode that comes up in the vsc terminal.
8. Shake your phone to gain access to development tools from your phone.

For further confusion:

• on what to do with these file please look at this tutorial (at time stamps 6:17-9:17 for environment and 12:42-14:38):
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-S5a0eXPoc&list=PLTjRvDozrdlxzQet01qZBt-sRG8bbDggv
• You can also ask questions on the group chat on teams if none of these answer your questions. :)

Good luck everyone :)