Mindsphere Singapore Website

Welcome to the Mindsphere Singapore website Fullstack Project! This application is built using React with Vite and Node.js with Express, designed to deliver a seamless experience while navigating Mindsphere’s range of training and coaching programs.

Installation Notes

Ensure you have a .env file in the root directory. Check the example provided for setting up environment variables for frontend and backend functionality.

Setting Up the Project

1. Install dependencies:

• First, navigate to the root directory and run this in the terminal and install the required modules:

npm run setup

2. Run the Backend & Frontend Servers concurrently for development:

• To run both the backend and frontend at the same time for development, execute the following command in the root folder:

npm run dev

3. Run the Backend & Frontend Servers concurrently for production:

• To run both the backend and frontend at the same time for development, execute the following command in the root folder:
• The difference between this script and 2 is that it installs the required modules and runs the server

npm run production

3. Run Frontend Only:

• To run only the frontend, execute this command in the terminal in the root folder:

npm run frontend

4. Run Backend Only:

• To run only the backend, execute this command in the terminal in the root folder:

npm run backend

5. Terminate the Server:

• To stop the server, press CTRL+C in the terminal.

6. API Documentation

• You can view the API Documentation by navigating to localhost:5000/api-docs once the servers are up and running

APIs and Libraries Used

This application uses a variety of APIs and libraries to enhance functionality:

• Google API: Integrated for various application needs, including access to location services, mapping, and authentication as required.

• Google Drive API: Utilized to enable seamless integration with Google Drive for data storage, document access, and secure file sharing.

• PDFKit: Utilized for creating, editing, and managing PDF documents programmatically, supporting reports, certificates, and downloadable materials.

• IBM AI Chatbot: Integrated to provide an interactive, AI-driven chatbot experience, assisting users with inquiries and providing guidance within the platform.

Built With

• React and Vite - React library for building the user interface, enhanced by Vite for fast builds and hot module replacement.

• Node.js and Express - Backend functionality is powered by Node.js and Express, facilitating robust server-side operations.

• ESLint - Enforces code consistency and style.

• MSSQL - Provides a scalable, high-performance database for backend data handling.

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