Installation Guide

This guide will help you set up your development environment for integrating with the Logistics System.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js 16 or higher
• npm, yarn, or pnpm package manager
• Git (optional, for version control)

System Requirements

Hardware Requirements

• CPU: 2+ cores recommended
• RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
• Storage: 1GB free space

Software Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, or Linux
• Browser: Chrome 80+, Firefox 72+, or Safari 13+
• IDE: VS Code, WebStorm, or any modern IDE

Installation Steps

1. Create Project Directory

mkdir logistics-integration
cd logistics-integration

2. Initialize Package Manager

# Using npm
npm init -y

# Using yarn
yarn init -y

# Using pnpm
pnpm init

3. Install Required Dependencies

# Using npm
npm install @logistics/client-sdk crypto-js axios

# Using yarn
yarn add @logistics/client-sdk crypto-js axios

# Using pnpm
pnpm add @logistics/client-sdk crypto-js axios

4. Install Development Dependencies

# Using npm
npm install --save-dev typescript @types/node @types/crypto-js

# Using yarn
yarn add -D typescript @types/node @types/crypto-js

# Using pnpm
pnpm add -D typescript @types/node @types/crypto-js

5. Configure TypeScript (if using TypeScript)

Create tsconfig.json:

{
  "compilerOptions": {
    "target": "ES2020",
    "module": "ESNext",
    "moduleResolution": "node",
    "esModuleInterop": true,
    "strict": true,
    "skipLibCheck": true,
    "outDir": "./dist"
  },
  "include": ["src/**/*"],
  "exclude": ["node_modules"]
}

Environment Setup

1. Create Environment Variables

Create .env file:

PARTNER_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
PARTNER_API_SECRET=your_api_secret_here
API_BASE_URL=https://partner-services.logistics.com/api/v1

2. Add Environment Variables Support

# Using npm
npm install dotenv

# Using yarn
yarn add dotenv

# Using pnpm
pnpm add dotenv

Verify Installation

Create a test file src/test.js:

require("dotenv").config();
const { LogisticsClient } = require("@logistics/client-sdk");

const client = new LogisticsClient({
  apiKey: process.env.PARTNER_API_KEY,
  apiSecret: process.env.PARTNER_API_SECRET,
  baseUrl: process.env.API_BASE_URL,
});

async function testConnection() {
  try {
    const response = await client.health.check();
    console.log("Connection successful:", response);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("Connection failed:", error);
  }
}

testConnection();

Run the test:

node src/test.js

Next Steps

After successful installation:

1. Read the Quick Start Guide
2. Set up Authentication
3. Explore API Reference

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Node.js Version Mismatch

   # Check Node.js version
   node --version
   
   # Update Node.js using nvm
   nvm install 16
   nvm use 16

2. Package Installation Errors

   # Clear package manager cache
   npm cache clean --force
   # or
   yarn cache clean
   # or
   pnpm store prune

3. API Connection Issues

   • Verify API key and secret
   • Check network connectivity
   • Ensure correct base URL

Getting Help

If you encounter issues:

1. Check our API Reference
2. Review Common Issues
3. Contact support at support@logistics-system.com