## ADDED Requirements

### Requirement: Project README File
The project SHALL include a `README.md` file in the project root.

#### Scenario: README file existence
- **WHEN** the project repository is initialized or cloned
- **THEN** a `README.md` file SHALL be present in the root directory.

### Requirement: Application Overview
The `README.md` file SHALL provide a brief overview of the application's purpose and functionality.

#### Scenario: User reads README
- **WHEN** a user reads the `README.md` file
- **THEN** they SHALL understand the application's purpose.

### Requirement: Prerequisites for Running
The `README.md` file SHALL list all necessary prerequisites for running the application.

#### Scenario: User prepares to run application
- **WHEN** a user consults the `README.md` for setup
- **THEN** they SHALL find a list of required software (e.g., Docker, Node.js/npm).

### Requirement: Local Run Instructions
The `README.md` file SHALL provide step-by-step instructions for running the application locally using Docker Compose.

#### Scenario: User runs application locally
- **WHEN** a user follows the `README.md` instructions for local setup
- **THEN** they SHALL be able to successfully start the application using Docker Compose.

### Requirement: Service Access Instructions
The `README.md` file SHALL provide instructions on how to access the frontend and backend services once they are running.

#### Scenario: User accesses running services
- **WHEN** a user has started the application
- **THEN** they SHALL find information on the URLs/ports to access the frontend and backend.