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Windows Application Development and

Local Server Deployment


This document outlines the step-by-step process for starting development of a Windows
application using Django for the backend and React.js for the frontend, and deploying the
application on a local server.

1. Set Up the Development Environment for Windows


a. Install Required Software:
- Python: Install Python 3.x from the official Python website.
- Django: Install Django using the command 'pip install django'.
- PostgreSQL or MySQL: Install PostgreSQL from the official website or MySQL from the
official website.
- Node.js: Install Node.js from the official website.
- React: Install React globally using 'npm install -g create-react-app'.
- Git: Install Git from the official website if not already installed.

2. Create a Virtual Environment for the Backend (Django)


a. Create the Virtual Environment:
Open the terminal and navigate to your project directory, then run:
```bash
python -m venv venv
```

b. Activate the Virtual Environment:


- For Command Prompt:
```bash
venv\Scripts\activate
```
- For PowerShell:
```bash
.\venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
```

c. Install Backend Dependencies:


Inside the activated environment, install Django and Django REST Framework:
```bash
pip install django djangorestframework
```
3. Create the Django Project and App
a. Start the Django Project:
Create your Django project using the following command:
```bash
django-admin startproject medical_info_system
```

b. Create Django Apps:


For each module in your system (e.g., user authentication, patient records), create a Django
app:
```bash
python manage.py startapp users
python manage.py startapp ehr
```

4. Set Up the Database (PostgreSQL or MySQL)


a. Install Database Library:
Depending on your chosen database, install the corresponding library:
- For PostgreSQL:
```bash
pip install psycopg2
```

- For MySQL:
```bash
pip install mysqlclient
```

b. Configure Database in Django:


Edit 'settings.py' to configure your database settings.

5. Set Up Frontend (React)


a. Initialize React Application:
Open a new terminal window and run the following command to create the React app:
```bash
npx create-react-app frontend
```

b. Install Dependencies:
Navigate to the 'frontend' directory and install necessary dependencies:
```bash
cd frontend
npm install axios react-router-dom
```

6. Connect Frontend and Backend


a. Set Up API Calls in React:
In your React components, use 'axios' to make API calls to the Django backend.

7. Run the Application Locally


a. Start the Django Development Server:
Run the following command in the terminal (inside the backend folder):
```bash
python manage.py runserver
```

b. Start the React Development Server:


Run the following command in the terminal (inside the frontend folder):
```bash
npm start
```

8. Test and Debug Locally


Test the functionality of both the backend (API endpoints) and the frontend (React
components). Ensure both are communicating correctly by making API calls from the
frontend to the backend.

9. Dockerize the Application (Optional)


You can containerize the backend and frontend using Docker if needed for local
deployment.

10. Next Steps


After local testing, deploy the backend and frontend on a local server (Windows Server or
using XAMPP/IIS) and ensure communication between components on a local network.

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