degree map

DegreeMap

Introduction
DegreeMap is a project developed for CPSC 471 UCalgary Course by Group 22 under the guidance of a our TA: Josiah Lansang. It is a comprehensive platform designed to streamline academic planning and degree management for students. This project represents the collaborative efforts of three team members, showcasing the integration of modern frontend and backend technologies using ReactJs and SQLite3.

Team Members

• Ayman M
• Christian N
• Sukhnaaz S

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Current Codebase Overview

The main branch contains only the frontend code without any backend data linking. To access the complete backend functionality, switch to the BackendIntegration branch and follow the instructions below.

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Setup

Clone the GitHub Repository using the command below in your a blank folder.

git clone https://github.com/aymanmomin/degree-map.git

Frontend Setup

1. Install Dependencies:
   Before starting the frontend server, run:

   npm install

2. Start the Frontend:
   Once dependencies are installed, start the frontend server by running:

   npm start

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Backend Setup (Branch: BackendIntegration)

1. Switch to the Backend Integration Branch:
   Ensure you are on the BackendIntegration branch by running:

   git checkout BackendIntegration

2. Navigate to the Backend Directory:

   cd src/nodeBackend

3. Run the Backend Server:
   Start the backend by running:

   node server.js

   This will create and seed the database, generating a database.sqlite file for use.

Note: The backend has been successfully tested on the following configurations:

• Node.js: v20.13.1
• Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS
• Does not support Windows system.