# Install and configure Zamele-backend

Follow the source instructions for **Zamele-backend**. Read the prerequisites and configuration steps before running an example.

## Getting Started

1. Install dependencies:
   ```bash
   npm install
   ```
2. Copy `.env.example` to `.env` and set your environment variables.
3. Run in development:
   ```bash
   npm run dev
   ```

## Check the installation

After setup, continue with the [first example](/docs/up-to-code-zamele-backend/quick-start-guide). If a command fails, compare the runtime version, working directory, and required configuration with the original README before changing dependencies.

## Source and help

- [GitHub repository](https://github.com/Up-to-code/Zamele-backend)
- [Original README](https://github.com/Up-to-code/Zamele-backend/blob/main/README.md)
- [Issues and existing reports](https://github.com/Up-to-code/Zamele-backend/issues)