README.md

BankApp

This project is an online banking application that allows users to:

• Register and open an account with an initial balance
• Login to check their balance
• Withdraw and deposit money from their account

Features

• User Registration: Create a new account with a username, password, and initial balance.
• User Authentication: Login with username and password to access account details.
• Account Management: Deposit and withdraw funds from the account.
• Balance Inquiry: Check the current balance.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MySQL

Installation

1. Installations:

   • MySQL
   • Node.js and npm

2. Build Database:

   • Set up MySQL Workbench:
     • Open MySQL Workbench and connect to local instance 3306.
     • Create schema:
       • Use the SQL script provided in bankSchema.sql to create the database and table.

3. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yuehcw/BankApp.git
   cd BankApp

4. Set up the database account:

   Open the `db.js` file, replace the `username` and `password` with yours

5. Install main directory dependencies:

   npm install

6. Install server dependencies:

   cd server
   npm install

7. Install client dependencies:

   cd ../client
   npm install

8. Run the server:

   cd ../server
   npm start

9. Run the client:

   cd ../client
   npm start