Food-Stat Server

This README provides instructions on how to set up the environment, install dependencies, and run the Flask application.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.7 or higher installed on your system.
• pip (Python package manager) installed.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository
   Clone this repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/TeslaC00/Food-Stat
   cd Food-Stat/server

2. Set Up a Virtual Environment
   Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate   # On macOS/Linux
   venv\Scripts\activate      # On Windows

3. Install Dependencies
   Install the required Python packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Install uv and Sync It
   Install uv (if applicable) and sync it:

   pip install uv

Running the Flask Application

1. Activate the Virtual Environment
   Ensure the virtual environment is activated:

   source venv/bin/activate   # On macOS/Linux
   venv\Scripts\activate      # On Windows

2. Run the Flask App
   Start the Flask development server:

   flask run

3. Access the Application
   Open your browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:5000.

Deactivating the Virtual Environment

When you're done, deactivate the virtual environment:

deactivate

Notes

• Ensure FLASK_APP is set if the app doesn't run:

  export FLASK_APP=app.py   # On macOS/Linux
  set FLASK_APP=app.py      # On Windows