Updated documentation to include production setup

INSTALLATION.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ This document provides instructions on how to set up and start a running instanc
   - [Install node.js](#install-nodejs)
   - [Install TypeScript](#install-typescript)
   - [Install Required Packages](#install-required-packages)
- - [Installation Using Devpod](#install-using-devpod) 
+- [Installation Using Devpod](#install-using-devpod)
 - [Installation Using Docker](#installation-using-docker)
   - [Run the Talawa-API Setup](#run-the-talawa-api-setup)
   - [Install the Docker Application](#install-the-docker-application)
@@ -158,13 +158,14 @@ This document provides instructions on how to set up and start a running instanc
     - [User Accounts and Organizations:](#user-accounts-and-organizations)
     - [Posts](#posts)
     - [Events](#events)
-- [Running Talawa-API](#running-talawa-api)
+- [Running Talawa-API in development](#running-talawa-api-in-development)
 - [How to Access the Talawa-API URL](#how-to-access-the-talawa-api-url)
   - [For Talawa-API Developers](#for-talawa-api-developers)
   - [For Mobile App Developers](#for-mobile-app-developers)
     - [On Android Virtual Device](#on-android-virtual-device)
     - [On a Real Mobile Device](#on-a-real-mobile-device)
   - [For Talawa-Admin Developers](#for-talawa-admin-developers)
+  - [Running Talawa-API in production](#running-talawa-api-in-production)
 - [Accessing MongoDB](#accessing-mongodb)
   - [Managing MongoDB using the MongoDB Compass GUI](#managing-mongodb-using-the-mongodb-compass-gui)
   - [Managing MongoDB using the VSCode extension](#managing-mongodb-using-the-vscode-extension)
@@ -313,28 +314,33 @@ We have created a setup script to make configuring Talawa-API easier.
 ```
 npm run setup
 ```
+
 # Install Using Devpod
 
 This guide provides a step-by-step guide to setting up a Talawa-Api server using Devpod.
 
 ## Setting Up Talawa-Api with Devpod (CLI Version)
 
 1. **Install Devpod CLI**:
+
    - Download and install the Devpod CLI from [Devpod CLI Installation Guide](https://devpod.sh/docs/getting-started/install#optional-install-devpod-cli).
 
 2. **Add a Provider**:
+
    - Use Docker or a compatible provider like Podman or Colima.
    - Install Docker from their [official documentation](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/).
    - Add a provider using the CLI by following [this guide](https://devpod.sh/docs/getting-started/quickstart-devpod-cli#add-a-provider).
 
 3. **Create a Workspace**:
+
    - Run the following command in your terminal to start the workspace:
      ```bash
      devpod up https://github.com/PalisadoesFoundation/talawa-api@develop
      ```
    - For more information on creating a workspace, refer to the [Devpod CLI workspace guide](https://devpod.sh/docs/developing-in-workspaces/create-a-workspace#git-repository).
 
 4. **Select Your IDE**:
+
    - To choose your ide refer to [Devpod CLI ide guide](https://devpod.sh/docs/developing-in-workspaces/connect-to-a-workspace#vs-code)
 
 5. **Set Up Talawa-Api**:
@@ -350,14 +356,17 @@ This guide provides a step-by-step guide to setting up a Talawa-Api server using
 ## Setting Up Talawa-Api with Devpod (GUI Version)
 
 1. **Install Devpod GUI Application**:
+
    - Download and install the Devpod GUI from [Devpod GUI Installation Guide](https://devpod.sh/docs/getting-started/install).
 
 2. **Add a Provider**:
+
    - Use Docker or a compatible provider like Podman or Colima.
    - Install Docker from their [official documentation](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/).
    - Add a provider using the GUI app by following [this guide](https://devpod.sh/docs/getting-started/quickstart-vscode#add-a-provider).
 
 3. **Create a Workspace**:
+
    - Open the Devpod GUI application.
    - Start a new workspace by entering the following URL in the GUI:
      ```
@@ -366,6 +375,7 @@ This guide provides a step-by-step guide to setting up a Talawa-Api server using
    - For more information on starting a workspace in the GUI, refer to [this guide](https://devpod.sh/docs/getting-started/quickstart-vscode#start-a-workspace-with-vs-code).
 
 4. **Select Your IDE**:
+
    - In the Devpod GUI, select your desired IDE from the available options.
 
 5. **Set Up Talawa-Api**:
@@ -378,8 +388,6 @@ This guide provides a step-by-step guide to setting up a Talawa-Api server using
      npm run dev
      ```
 
-
-
 ## Install the Docker Application
 
 There are many ways to install Docker. We reccommend using Docker Desktop. It can be downloaded here:
@@ -1078,7 +1086,7 @@ There is one post inside the `The Unity Foundation`
 
 There is one event inside the `The Unity Foundation`
 
-# Running Talawa-API
+# Running Talawa-API in development
 
 Talawa-api development server runs two processes simultaneously in the background. They are:
 
@@ -1164,6 +1172,40 @@ The Organization URL for Talawa mobile app developers to use is:
 http://localhost:4000/graphql/
 ```
 
+## Running Talawa-API in production
+
+To run Talawa-API in production, follow these steps:
+
+1. **Build the Project**: Build the project for production:
+
+   ```
+   npm run build
+   ```
+
+2. **Generate SSL Certificates**: Generate SSL certificates for secure communication. You can run the following command or generate one yourself using OpenSSL and add them to the certs directory.
+
+   ```
+   npm run generate:ssl-private-key
+   ```
+
+3. **Start the Server**: Start the server in production mode:
+
+   ```
+   npm run prod
+   ```
+
+4. **Verify the Server**: Verify that the server is running by accessing the following URLs in your browser:
+
+   ```
+   https://localhost:4000/
+   ```
+
+   The graphQL endpoint for handling `queries` and `mutations` is this:
+
+   ```
+   https://localhost:4000/graphql/
+   ```
+
 # Accessing MongoDB
 
 There are many ways to access MongoDB.
@@ -1286,4 +1328,4 @@ You can run the tests for talawa-api using this command:
 
 ```
 npm run test
-```
+```