Setup Environment

Docker Desktop

1. Install Docker Desktop from the official website.
2. Open Docker Desktop and update it to the latest version via Settings → Software Updates.

Create a GMail Mailer Account

1. Create a new Google account for the mailer service. Follow the instructions here.
2. Enable 2-step verification for the account. Follow the instructions here.
3. Create an app password for the account. Follow the instructions here or directly go to the app password page if you have enabled 2-step verification.
4. Copy the generated app password and save it for later use.

Install VS Code (optional)

1. Download and install Visual Studio Code.
2. Install the Docker extension from Microsoft to manage services inside Docker using .yml files.