Environment Setup

To contribute to AME internal tools like the Timesheet System, ensure the following tools and accounts are set up.

Required Accounts & Access

• AME GitHub Organization – for cloning and contributing to repositories
• AME Company Email – for internal communications and identity
• AWS Account Access – for managing EC2, ECR, and RDS infrastructure

Required Software

Tool	Purpose
Python (latest)	Backend (Django REST)
Node.js (LTS)	Frontend (React + Vite)
Docker	Containerization and Deployment
Git	Version Control
AWS CLI	AWS service integration
Visual Studio Code (recommended)	Development IDE

Frameworks and Tech Stack

• React + Vite – Frontend development
• Django REST Framework – Backend API
• Docker – Used locally and in production
• GitHub Actions – CI/CD pipelines
• PostgreSQL (via RDS) – Relational database

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Initial Setup Checklist

• [ ] Clone the GitHub repo
• [ ] Install Python and Node.js
• [ ] Set up .env files for both frontend and backend
• [ ] Test local dev environment
• [ ] Request AWS and GitHub access if not already granted