DotnetMacTest

This repository is created to test some basic features of .NET and SQL Server on Apple Silicon.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your Mac:

• .NET SDK (version 8.0 or higher, but not 9.0)
• Docker Desktop for Mac (Apple Silicon compatible)
• Visual Studio Code or Rider
• Azure Data Studio

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Setup

1. Run Docker Desktop

Make sure Docker Desktop is up and running.

• Enable Virtualization Framework: In Docker Desktop, go to Settings > General and enable Use Virtualization Framework.
• Enable x86/amd64 Emulation: Go to Settings > Features in Development and enable Use Rosetta for x86/amd64 Emulation… (Note: This option may no longer be experimental).

2. Start the Docker Containers

From the root directory of this repository, run the following command to start the necessary containers:

docker-compose up -d

This will start the database and any other required services as defined in docker-compose.yml.

3. Connect to the Database

Open Azure Data Studio and connect to the database. The connection details (such as host, port, username, and password) can be found in the docker-compose.yml file.

4. Start the Application

Depending on your preference, you can start the application in one of the following ways:

• Using the CLI:

dotnet watch

Run this command from the folder containing the API project.

• Using an IDE: Open the project in Visual Studio Code or Rider, then start the application from there.

Usage

1. Seed the Database: Click on "Seed Data" in the application interface to populate the database with sample data.
2. Export Data:
   • Click on Export to Excel to download data as an Excel file.
   • Click on Export to PDF to download data as a PDF file.
   • Click on Export to Word to download data as a Word document.