README: Domain Checker Project

Project Overview

The Domain Checker is a Laravel-based application designed to check the availability and pricing of domain names. It integrates with a WHOIS API for real-time domain status checks and displays domain suggestions.

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Prerequisites

• PHP >= 8.2
• Composer
• Node.js & npm
• MySQL or compatible database

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Installation Guide

Step 1: Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Alvalens/domain-checker-inertia.git

Step 2: Install PHP Dependencies

Run the following command to install all PHP dependencies:

composer install

Troubleshooting Dependency Issues

If you encounter any dependency issues, run:

composer update

Step 3: Set Up Environment

1. Copy the .env.example file to .env:

   cp .env.example .env

2. Update the .env file with your database credentials and other configuration values:

   DB_CONNECTION=mysql
   DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
   DB_PORT=3306
   DB_DATABASE=domain_checker
   DB_USERNAME=your_username
   DB_PASSWORD=your_password

3. Setup Whois

   WHOIS_URL=
   WHOIS_KEY=

Step 4: Generate Application Key

php artisan key:generate

Step 5: Run Database Migrations

Set up the database schema by running:

php artisan migrate

Step 6: Start the Application Server

Launch the local development server:

php artisan serve

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Frontend Setup

Step 1: Install JavaScript Dependencies

npm install

Step 2: Build Frontend Assets

For development:

npm run dev

For production (optional):

npm run build

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Usage

1. Access the application in your browser at http://localhost:8000.
2. Enter a keyword or domain name to check availability and pricing.

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Troubleshooting

• Ensure your .env file is properly configured for the database and API settings.

• Clear application cache if you face unexpected issues:

  php artisan cache:clear
  php artisan config:clear