NEWSAI (React + Express + NewsAPI + Groq + Langchain)

Overview

This project consists of a backend server and a frontend UI application. The backend runs on Node.js and Express, while the frontend is built using React.

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your machine
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Setup Instructions

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the Server Directory:

   cd /Server

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables:

   • Go to the ENV-EXAMPLE.txt file.
   • Add your secret keys and rename the file to .env.

4. Install Nodemon Globally (Optional but Recommended):

   npm install -g nodemon

5. Start the Server:

   npm run start

   The server will be up and running at http://localhost:3000.

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the UI Directory:

   cd /UI

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the UI Application:

   npm run start

4. Verify Backend URL Configuration:

   • Open the config.ts file we can also do the same in .env as well
   • Ensure that the backend URL is correctly configured to point to http://localhost:3000.

Running the Application

• The backend server will be accessible at http://localhost:3000.
• The frontend application will typically run on http://localhost:5173 or another port if specified in your configuration.

Troubleshooting

• If you encounter any issues with dependencies, try deleting the node_modules folder and the package-lock.json file, then run npm install again.
• Ensure that your .env file is correctly configured with all necessary environment variables.

This README provides a clear and structured guide for setting up and running the project, ensuring that developers can quickly get started with the backend and frontend components.