README.md

Spotify Rex

Spotify Rex is a web application that revolutionizes how users discover music recommendations from their friends and community.

Features

• Recommendation System: Users can create and share music recommendations with their friends and community.
• Spotify Integration: Seamlessly connect your Spotify account to import playlists and top tracks for better recommendations.
• User Profiles: Customize your profile, view your recommendations, and manage your music preferences.
• Social Interaction: Like, comment, and share recommendations with friends, and explore new music based on your network's tastes.

Directory Structure

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├── app
│   ├── controllers
│   │   ├── (Handles HTTP requests and responses)
│   ├── main.py
│   ├── rec.py
│   └── spotify.py
├── logic
│   └── (Additional logic and utility functions)
├── models
│   └── (Database models and schemas)
├── database
│   └── (Database management scripts and configurations)
├── src
│   └── view
│       ├── feed
│       ├── home
│       ├── profile
│       ├── received
│       ├── requests
│       ├── reviews
│       └── search
├── rex_client
├── node_modules
├── README.md
├── package.json
└── package-lock.json

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository.
2. Install dependencies: npm install or yarn install.
3. Start the development server: npm run dev or yarn dev.
4. Database Setup (see below)
5. Access the application at localhost.

Database Setup

1. Install a MySQL database server on your machine if you haven't already.
2. Update the connection.py file with your MySQL database connection details, such as the database URL, username, and password.
3. Run the reset_database.py script to create the necessary tables and initialize the database schema.
4. Make sure the database is running and accessible before starting the application.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS, React Router
• Backend: Python
• Database: MySQL
• Spotify API

Built by Finn, Steven, Ali, and Daize from Berea College