valliuzj / vantasticplus

Vantastic+ - An Innovative Learning Platform for Vancouverites and Fans

VantasticPlus

Vantastic+ - An Innovative Learning Platform for Vancouverites and Fans

Backend Setup

To get the backend of Vantastic+ up and running, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Valliuzj/VantasticPlus.git
   
   cd vantasticplus
   
   cd backend
   

2. Create the Firebase connection file:

   In the backend directory, create a file named firebase.js and also add your Firebase configuration file

3. Create the dotenv file:

   In the backend directory, create a .env file and add your environment variables as shown in .env.example

4. Install dependencies:

   Navigate to the backend directory and run the command npm install to install dependencies.

5. Start the server:

   Use nodemon server.js to start the server.

Flask API Setup

1. Navigate to machine_learning directory

   cd..
   cd machine_learning

2. Install all the packages

   pip install requirements.txt

3. Start the flask API

   python recommendation.py

4. If there is versions error please run python model.py to regenerate the model

Frontend Setup

1. Enter the frontend folder:

   cd frontend

2. Create .env.local:

   NEXT_PUBLIC_API_BASE_URL= https://your-api-base-url.com For example: http://localhost:8000. It should be the same with your backend portal.

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the server:

   Use npm run dev to start the server.