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Partially Fixes #374

Description

This pull request focuses on integrating FastAPI with the existing website, restructuring the project for better maintainability, and ensuring seamless compatibility with MongoDB. The updates also include improved documentation and dependency management.

Key Updates

1. Dependency Management

• Installed all required dependencies for the project.
• Updated requirements.txt to include the latest dependencies, ensuring the project runs smoothly.

2. Enhanced Project Structure

• Restructured the project directories and files to improve clarity and maintainability.
• Updated PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md to reflect the new organization.

3. FastAPI Integration

• Added routes in main.py in website folder to serve all HTML pages dynamically:

  @app.get("/", response_class=HTMLResponse)
  def read_root(request: Request):
      return templates.TemplateResponse("index.html", {"request": request})
  @app.get("/login", response_class=HTMLResponse)
   def documentation(request: Request):
    return templates.TemplateResponse("login.html", {"request": request})
  # other
  

4. Static File Routing:

• Staged routes for static files for use across the website:

  app.mount("/static", StaticFiles(directory="../"), name="static")
  app.mount("/web_images", StaticFiles(directory="web_images"), name="web_images")
  app.mount("/styles", StaticFiles(directory="styles"), name="styles")
  app.mount("/scripts", StaticFiles(directory="scripts"), name="scripts")
  app.mount("/software", StaticFiles(directory="../software"), name="software")
  app.mount("/Documentation", StaticFiles(directory="../Documentation"), name="Documentation")

5. MongoDB Integration:

• Successfully connected the application to MongoDB.
• Tested the connection to ensure functionality.

6. Secure Environment Management:

• Implemented .env file support to securely manage sensitive configurations like database URLs.

7. Documentation Improvements:

• Updated README.md to include steps for running the website using FastAPI.

Testing

• Verified that all static files and routes work as expected.
• Confirmed MongoDB connection functionality.

Screenshots

Live website:

main.py in website

README.md

PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md

Please review the changes and share your feedback. If any additional enhancements or modifications are needed, let me know!

Type of change

• New feature

Checklist

• My code follows the style guidelines of this project
• I have performed a self-review of my own code
• I have commented on my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works