Uni-FSM Web App/Backend Server - LXK496

Getting started

To make it easy for you to get started with GitLab, here's a list of recommended next steps.

git remote add origin https://git.cs.bham.ac.uk/projects-2024-25/lxk496.git
git branch -M main
git push -uf origin main

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Instructions for starting the Web application and Backend Server

Requirements - Python 3.12.8 and conda 25.1.0

Steps:

1. Clone the repository. Open the root folder in PyCharm.
2. Install Dependencies: Open the terminal in PyCharm. Run the following command to install required packages: pip install -r requirements.txt
3. Configure Flask Run Settings in PyCharm - Go to Run > Edit Configurations - follow the screenshot instructions

4. We need a Firebase JSON file to add in local - request by mail: [email protected] or [email protected] - I can share it with you :)
5. Start the application by running the configuration you created.
6. The app will be available at: http://127.0.0.1:5000
7. Use test user admin credentials admin/admin.pwd
8. Live server: Uni-FSM

Languages and Frameworks

• Programming Languages: Python, HTML, CSS, JS
• Frameworks: Bootstrap 5.0, Flask, Flask-Login, Jinja2,
• Development Tools: PyCharm, Visual Studio Code
• Target Platforms: Windows, macOS
• Database: Firebase FireStore
• Storage: AWS S3