Follow the steps below to set up and run the application.

Backend Setup

1. Install Dependencies
   Navigate to the code directory and install the required Python packages:
   cd soft-engg-project-may-2024-se-team-1\Milestone 6\code
pip install -r new_requirements.txt

2. Delete Existing Database
   If a previous version of seek_app.db exists, delete it from the code directory to avoid conflicts.

3. Populate the Database
   Create the database and populate it with initial data:
   python populate_data.py This will create a new seek_app.db file.

4. Run Flask
   Run the Flask application to get server live on localhost:
   flask run

Frontend Setup

1. Install Frontend Dependencies
   Navigate to the Frontend directory and install the required npm packages:
   cd soft-engg-project-may-2024-se-team-1\Milestone 6\code\frontend
npm install

2. Run the Frontend Development Server
   Start the frontend development server:
   npm run dev
   The frontend should now be running and accessible in your browser.

GenAI Setup

Prerequisites

The GenAI features of this project will only function if Ollama is installed and running locally. We recommend using the gemma2:2b model for optimal performance.

Installing and Running Ollama

Windows

1. Download Ollama
   Visit the Ollama website and download the Windows installer.

2. Install Ollama
   Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. Run Ollama
   Once installed, open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run the following command to start Ollama:

   ollama start

4. Load Gemma2:2b Model
   To load the gemma2:2b model, execute the following command:

   ollama run gemma2:2b

macOS

1. Download Ollama
   Visit the Ollama website and download the macOS installer.

2. Install Ollama
   Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag the Ollama application to your Applications folder.

3. Run Ollama
   Open Terminal and start Ollama with the following command:

   ollama start

4. Load Gemma2:2b Model
   Load the gemma2:2b model by running the following command in Terminal:

   ollama run gemma2:2b

Linux

1. Install Ollama
   Ollama provides a Linux binary that can be downloaded from their website. Alternatively, use curl to download and install it directly:

   curl -LO https://ollama.com/download/linux/ollama_latest_amd64.deb
   sudo dpkg -i ollama_latest_amd64.deb

2. Run Ollama
   Start Ollama by running the following command in your terminal:

   ollama start

3. Load Gemma2:2b Model
   Use the following command to load the gemma2:2b model:

   ollama run gemma2:2b

Notes

• Ensure that the backend is running before starting the frontend.
• For any issues, ensure all dependencies are correctly installed and that the database is properly set up.
• Ensure that Ollama is running before you start the backend of this project. If Ollama is not running, the GenAI features will not be available.
• For optimal performance, keep Ollama running throughout your development session.
• In case of issues with model loading, verify your internet connection as Ollama might need to download the gemma2:2b model initially.