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+# Setup Guide for AGO Web Application
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before setting up the AGO web application, ensure you have the following installed on your system:
+
+1. **Python**: Version 3.8 or later. [Download Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
+2. **pip**: Python package manager (comes with Python installation).
+3. **Virtual Environment Tool**: `venv` or `virtualenv`.
+4. **Git**: For cloning the repository. [Download Git](https://git-scm.com/)
+5. **A Web Browser**: To view the application (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).
+
+## Setup Instructions
+
+Follow these steps to set up the AGO web application on your local machine:
+
+### Step 1: Clone the Repository
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/aimtyaem/AGO.git
+cd AGO
+```
+
+### Step 2: Create and Activate a Virtual Environment
+
+#### On Windows:
+```bash
+python -m venv venv
+venv\Scripts\activate
+```
+
+#### On macOS/Linux:
+```bash
+python3 -m venv venv
+source venv/bin/activate
+```
+
+### Step 3: Install Dependencies
+
+Install the required Python packages using the `requirements.txt` file:
+
+```bash
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+
+### Step 4: Set Up Environment Variables
+
+Create a `.env` file in the project root directory and add the necessary configuration variables. Below is an example:
+
+```
+DEBUG=True
+SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key_here
+DATABASE_URL=sqlite:///db.sqlite3
+```
+
+Make sure to replace `your_secret_key_here` with a secure key.
+
+### Step 5: Initialize the Database
+
+Run the following commands to apply migrations and set up the database:
+
+```bash
+python manage.py makemigrations
+python manage.py migrate
+```
+
+### Step 6: Start the Development Server
+
+Start the web application locally using the following command:
+
+```bash
+python manage.py runserver
+```
+
+You can now access the application in your web browser at `http://127.0.0.1:8000`.
+
+---
+
+## Optional Steps
+
+### Installing Additional Frontend Dependencies
+
+If the project includes HTML/CSS/JavaScript dependencies, you might need `npm` or `yarn`. Check if there is a `package.json` file and run:
+
+```bash
+npm install
+```
+
+### Running Tests
+
+To ensure everything is working fine, you can run the test suite:
+
+```bash
+python manage.py test
+```
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- Ensure that all dependencies are installed and up-to-date.
+- If you encounter issues related to database migrations, delete the `db.sqlite3` file and the `migrations` folder, then repeat Step 5.
+- For additional help, refer to the project's [documentation](#) or open an issue in the repository.
+
+---
+
+This file can be customized further based on the exact setup requirements of the AGO web application. Let me know if you need additional details or modifications!