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# Guide to local development

## Requirements:

- Python 3.10 or higher + PIP
- Azure CLI, and an Azure Subscription
- Visual Studio Code IDE

## Local Setup:

Follow these steps to set up and run the application locally:

### 1. Open the src Folder
Navigate to the `src` folder of the repository using Visual Studio Code.

### 2. Configure Environment Variables
- Navigate to the `src` folder and create a `.env` file based on the provided `.env.sample` file.
- Update the `.env` file with the required values from your Azure resource group in Azure Portal App Service environment variables.
- Make sure to set APP_ENV to "**dev**" in `.env` file.
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The instruction should clarify the exact format for setting APP_ENV. Consider providing the complete line format, e.g., 'APP_ENV=dev' to make it clearer for developers.

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- Make sure to set APP_ENV to "**dev**" in `.env` file.
- Make sure to set `APP_ENV=dev` in your `.env` file.

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### 3. (Optional) Python Virtual Environment
- Navigate to the `src` folder, create and activate your virtual environment `venv` under `src` folder.

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This instruction lacks the specific commands needed to create and activate a virtual environment. Consider adding the actual commands: 'python -m venv venv' and 'source venv/bin/activate' (Linux/Mac) or 'venv\Scripts\activate' (Windows).

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- Navigate to the `src` folder, then create and activate your virtual environment `venv`:
**Linux/Mac:**
```bash
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

Windows:

python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate

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### 4. Start the Application
- Run `start.cmd` (Windows) or `start.sh` (Linux/Mac) to:
- Install backend dependencies.
- Install frontend dependencies.
- Build the frontend.
- Start the backend server.

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The instruction assumes these scripts exist but doesn't specify their location. Consider clarifying where these scripts are located (e.g., 'in the src folder') and what to do if they don't exist.

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- In the `src` folder, run `start.cmd` (Windows) or `start.sh` (Linux/Mac) to:
- Install backend dependencies.
- Install frontend dependencies.
- Build the frontend.
- Start the backend server.
> **Note:** If `start.cmd` or `start.sh` do not exist in the `src` folder, ensure you have checked out the correct branch or contact the repository maintainer for assistance.

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### 5. Access the Application
Once the app is running, open your browser and navigate to [http://127.0.0.1:5000](http://127.0.0.1:5000).