Cluster Delta Project

Below are the instructions for setting up and running the project.

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Folder Structure

cluster-delta
├── client
├── server
└── model

• client: Frontend code (Next.js application).
• server: Backend code (Node.js application).
• model: Currently not in use. No need to work on this folder.

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Setup Instructions

Frontend (Client)

1. Navigate to the client directory:

   cd client

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

Backend (Server)

1. Navigate to the server directory:

   cd server

2. Start the server:

   npm start

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MongoDB Access

• MongoDB access has been granted to all team members.
• If you do not have access, please send your email ID via direct message.

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Environment Variables

• The .env.local file has been shared in the common group. Ensure you add it to the root directories of the client and server folders.

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Important Notes

1. Frontend API Endpoints:

   • The frontend currently uses APIs hosted on Render.
   • Use the search and replace functionality in your editor to replace all API URLs with the localhost URL once the server is running.
   • The localhost URL will be available after you start the backend server.

2. Model Folder:

   • Currently, no work is required on the model folder.

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