Lack of setup instructions for Augur on Windows using WSL

[Akshatb2006]

Issue

There are no specific setup instructions for running Augur on Windows using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). I attempted to set up Augur using WSL with Ubuntu and faced several issues due to missing or unclear steps in the documentation.

What I Tried

• Used WSL2 with Ubuntu 22.04
• Followed the general setup guide from the README
• Faced issues during augur backend start, including dependency problems, unclear DB setup steps, and configuration issues.
• Had to manually troubleshoot a lot, which could’ve been avoided with a dedicated WSL section.

Suggested Improvements

• Add a section in the documentation (README or a new file like SETUP_WSL.md) for WSL-based setup.
• Mention prerequisites like Docker Desktop with WSL integration, PostgreSQL handling inside/outside WSL, and .env config.
• Share common errors and solutions (e.g., how to handle port conflicts or PostgreSQL access).

Environment

• OS: Windows 11
• WSL: Ubuntu 22.04 (WSL2)
• Docker Desktop (with WSL backend)
• Command that caused issues: augur backend start, DB connection setup

Happy to help contribute to this if needed!