Project Setup Instructions

This project consists of a React frontend and a Flask backend. Follow the steps below to set up and run the application locally.

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Prerequisites

Ensure the following software is installed on your system:

• Node.js (latest LTS version recommended)
• npm (comes with Node.js)
• Python 3.7 or higher
• pip (Python package manager)
• A virtual environment manager such as venv (optional but recommended)

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Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend directory: bash cd frontend

2. Install dependencies: bash npm install

3. Start the development server: bash npm run dev

The React application should now be running at http://localhost:3000 (or the port specified in your configuration).

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Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend directory: bash cd backend

2. (Optional) Create and activate a virtual environment:

   • On macOS/Linux: bash python3 -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate

   • On Windows: bash python -m venv venv venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies: bash pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Start the Flask application: bash python3 app1.py

The Flask backend should now be running at http://localhost:5000 (or the port specified in your configuration).

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Notes

• Ensure the backend and frontend are running concurrently for full functionality.
• Update the configuration files (e.g., .env, settings.py, or similar) as needed to suit your environment.
• For additional details, refer to the individual documentation in the frontend and backend directories.