Meteor Starter Project

Welcome to the Meteor.js Starter Project! This repository provides a boilerplate for a Meteor.js application, fully configured for deployment on Railway.

Features

Meteor.js: A full-stack JavaScript platform for building modern web and mobile applications.
Dockerized Setup: Pre-configured Docker support for local development.
Railway Deployment: Ready to be deployed on Railway with minimal configuration.
Environment Configuration: Easy management of environment variables for production readiness.

Prerequisites

Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed.
Docker: Ensure you have Docker installed on your machine for local development.
Railway CLI: Install the Railway CLI for deploying your project to Railway.

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/francis-Paul-code/meteor-starter
cd meteor-starter

2. Install Dependencies

Use npm to install the project dependencies:

meteor npm install

3. Run the Project Locally

You can start the Meteor.js application locally with:

meteor

Your Meteor.js application should now be running on http://localhost:3000.

4. Set Up Environment Variables

If your application relies on environment variables, create a .env file in the root of your project or copy the existing .env.example:

cp .env.example .env

5. Build the Project for Production

If you want to build the project for production:

meteor build ../output --directory

This command will generate the production-ready files in the output directory.

6. Build and Run with Docker

Use Docker to build and run the project locally:

docker-compose up --build

7. Deploy to Railway

To deploy the project to Railway, follow these steps:

Initialize a new Railway project:

railway init

Deploy your project:

railway up

Railway will automatically detect your environment variables and configuration. Your application will be deployed and accessible at a generated Railway URL.