full-stack-setup

To set up a local development environment, this skill automates Python backend and Node.js frontend configuration, creates a virtualenv, installs dependencies, and initializes the SQLite database for a runnable full-stack project.

Before bootstrapping the dev environment, you need valid Python and Node.js installations on your machine. The setup process validates these prerequisites before configuring tools, installing requirements, and initializing the database.

Database initialization during a new project setup automatically creates and scaffolds a SQLite database file named budget_buddy.db. This ensures the backend has a ready-to-use data store immediately after dependencies are installed.

Yes, you can use this setup to configure environment variables for a production-like development stack. It applies consistent settings across new machines so your local backend, frontend, and database run with the correct configuration.

Backend dependencies may not work if the virtualenv was not properly created or requirements.txt was not installed. This skill automates that entire process, validating prerequisites and installing all Python and Node.js packages to prevent missing module errors.

The best way to onboard new developers is a one-click bootstrap that configures environment consistency. This setup handles virtualenv creation, dependency installation, and database scaffolding so new team members can start services immediately.