PaperTrail

This project is a full-stack application designed to manage and search research papers using advanced vector search capabilities. The system is divided into two parts: the backend, which is built using Node.js and Express.js, and the frontend, which is developed using Angular.

Project Structure

• Backend Folder: backend-research
• Frontend Folder: frontend

Setup Instructions

Environment Variables

An .env file has been sent to the hackathon judges via email:

• To: [email protected]
• From: [email protected]

Please place the provided .env file in the backend-research folder. It was also submitted with the project submission at 'Upload a File'.

Backend Setup

Navigate to the backend-research folder and run the following commands:

cd backend-research
npm install
npm start

Frontend Setup

Navigate to the frontend folder and run the following commands:

cd frontend
npm install
ng serve

The frontend will be running on http://localhost:4200.

Key Features

Vector Search for Research Papers: Advanced vector-based search engine for finding similar research papers. Responsive Frontend: Built with Angular for an intuitive user experience.

How to Run the Project

• Ensure the .env file is correctly placed in the backend-research folder.
• Start the backend server using npm start.
• Start the frontend using ng serve.
• Access the application through your browser at http://localhost:4200
• Search for a terms like superconnectivity, superconductors, artificial intelligence or more

Dependencies

• Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • MySQL (TiDB)

• Frontend

  • Angular
  • Angular CLI