> _NB._ `./mariadb`, `./phpmyadmin` folders will be mounted in the project's root directory to persist data and logs.
### Initialize and populate database
Build the database with the migrate command:
```bash
# loads the database schema during first migration
docker-compose run --rm app php spark migrate
```
Populate the database with the required data:
```bash
# Populates all categories
docker-compose run --rm app php spark db:seed CategorySeeder
```
### Start hacking
You're all set! Start working your magic by updating the project's files! Help yourself to the [CodeIgniter4 User Guide](https://codeigniter.com/user_guide/index.html) for more insights.