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The document outlines the plan for creating a website called FlyPrep, aimed at helping pilots retain and learn information about their jets through features like flashcards and quizzes. It details the website structure, including a sign-in/sign-up page, a dashboard, and a constant header, along with design aesthetics and technical considerations for development. Step-by-step instructions are provided for setting up the project using Node.js, Express.js, and creating the necessary HTML and CSS files.

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The document outlines the plan for creating a website called FlyPrep, aimed at helping pilots retain and learn information about their jets through features like flashcards and quizzes. It details the website structure, including a sign-in/sign-up page, a dashboard, and a constant header, along with design aesthetics and technical considerations for development. Step-by-step instructions are provided for setting up the project using Node.js, Express.js, and creating the necessary HTML and CSS files.

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I'd like to make a website called FlyPrep. This website is for pilots and is used
to help them retain information about their jet or to learn new information about
their jet. Through the use of flashcards, quizes, etc, this website can be used to
help them. I want a sign in/lsign up page which takes you to a landing page which
is a dashboard where the user can click on things like "flashcards" "quizes" etc. I
want the website to have a constant header. The website needs to be very visually
appealing and stunning to look at.

Let's plan out your FlyPrep website for pilots. Here's a breakdown of the key
components and design considerations based on your requirements:

Website Structure
Sign In/Sign Up Page
Purpose: Entry point for users to access personalized content.
Features:
Clean, minimal design with fields for email/username and password.
"Sign In" and "Sign Up" options (toggle or separate buttons).
Option for password recovery ("Forgot Password?").
Visually striking background (e.g., a sleek jet in flight or a cockpit view).
Landing Page (Dashboard)
Purpose: Central hub for users after logging in.
Features:
Interactive tiles or cards for "Flashcards," "Quizzes," "Progress," and
"Resources."
Personalized greeting (e.g., "Welcome, [Pilot Name]").
Quick stats (e.g., quizzes completed, flashcards mastered).
Responsive layout for desktop and mobile use.
Constant Header
Purpose: Consistent navigation across all pages.
Features:
Logo (e.g., "FlyPrep" with a stylized wing or jet icon).
Navigation links: "Dashboard," "Flashcards," "Quizzes," "Profile," "Logout."
Fixed position (stays at the top while scrolling).
Sleek, modern design with subtle hover effects.
Core Features
Flashcards:
Interactive cards with jet-specific info (e.g., systems, procedures).
Flip animation, swipe functionality, or click-to-reveal answers.
Option to mark as "mastered" or "review later."
Quizzes:
Multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank questions.
Timed or untimed modes.
Immediate feedback with explanations.
Progress Tracking: Visual charts or graphs showing learning milestones.
Design Aesthetics
To make FlyPrep visually appealing and stunning:

Color Scheme:
Aviation-inspired: Deep blues (sky), silvers (jet metal), and crisp whites.
Accents of orange or red for buttons/CTAs (inspired by cockpit alerts).
Typography:
Modern, sans-serif fonts (e.g., Roboto, Montserrat) for readability.
Bold headings for emphasis, lighter weights for body text.
Imagery:
High-quality photos of jets, cockpits, or skies as backgrounds or accents.
Subtle animations (e.g., a jet flying across the screen on load).
Layout:
Clean, grid-based design with ample whitespace.
Card-based UI for dashboard and features (shadows or gradients for depth).
Smooth transitions and hover effects for interactivity.
Technical Considerations
Frontend: Use frameworks like React or Vue.js for a dynamic, responsive UI.
Backend: Node.js or Django for user authentication and data storage (e.g.,
flashcard sets, quiz results).
Database: MongoDB or PostgreSQL to store user profiles and jet-specific content.
Hosting: Cloud platforms like AWS or Vercel for scalability.
Security: HTTPS, password hashing, and session management for sign-in.
Next Steps
Wireframe: Sketch out the Sign In/Sign Up page, Dashboard, and a sample
Flashcard/Quiz page.
Mockup: Create a high-fidelity design (using tools like Figma) to finalize the
look.
Development: Start with the header and Sign In/Sign Up page, then build the
dashboard.
Would you like me to elaborate on any part of this plan (e.g., a specific page
design, color scheme ideas, or technical setup)? Or, if you'd like, I can suggest a
more detailed visual description for one section, like the dashboard!

I want to start building it right here with you with the use of command prompt. I
already have node.js installed. Just tell me where to start and we'll do it step by
step

Great! Let’s build FlyPrep step-by-step using Node.js and the command prompt. We’ll
start with a basic setup using Express.js for the backend and a simple frontend
structure. Later, we can expand it with React or plain HTML/CSS/JS based on your
preference. For now, we'll focus on the Sign In/Sign Up page with a constant
header.

Step 1: Set Up the Project


Open Command Prompt: Press Win + R, type cmd, and hit Enter (assuming you're on
Windows).
Navigate to Your Working Directory:
Choose a folder for your project. For example:
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Create the Project Folder:
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mkdir FlyPrep
cd FlyPrep
Initialize Node.js Project:
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npm init -y
Step 2: Install Dependencies
We’ll use Express.js for the server and nodemon for auto-restarting during
development.

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npm install express nodemon
Step 3: Set Up Basic Server
Create server.js:
In the FlyPrep folder, create a file named server.js. You can do this manually or
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echo. > server.js
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const express = require('express');
const app = express();
const port = 3000;

app.use(express.static('public')); // Serve static files from 'public' folder

app.get('/', (req, res) => {


res.sendFile(__dirname + '/public/index.html');
});

app.listen(port, () => {
console.log(`Server running at http://localhost:${port}`);
});
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"start": "nodemon server.js"
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"scripts": {
"test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1",
"start": "nodemon server.js"
}
Step 4: Create Frontend Structure
Create public Folder:
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mkdir public
cd public
Create index.html:
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echo. > index.html
Add HTML with Header and Sign In/Sign Up:
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
<nav>
<a href="#">Dashboard</a>
<a href="#">Flashcards</a>
<a href="#">Quizzes</a>
<a href="#">Profile</a>
<a href="#">Logout</a>
</nav>
</header>
<main>
<h1>Welcome to FlyPrep</h1>
<div class="auth-container">
<div class="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#">Forgot Password?</a>
</div>
<div class="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
</div>
</div>
</main>
</body>
</html>
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}

header {
position: fixed;
top: 0;
width: 100%;
background: #1a2a6c; /* Deep blue */
color: white;
padding: 1rem;
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
}

.logo {
font-size: 1.5rem;
font-weight: bold;
}

nav a {
color: white;
text-decoration: none;
margin: 0 1rem;
}

nav a:hover {
color: #ff6f61; /* Orange accent */
}

main {
margin-top: 80px; /* Space for fixed header */
text-align: center;
padding: 2rem;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b3cde0, #6497b1); /* Sky gradient */
min-height: 100vh;
}

h1 {
color: #1a2a6c;
margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.auth-container {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
gap: 2rem;
}

.sign-in, .sign-up {
background: white;
padding: 2rem;
border-radius: 10px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

input {
display: block;
width: 100%;
padding: 0.5rem;
margin: 0.5rem 0;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 5px;
}

button {
background: #ff6f61;
color: white;
border: none;
padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
border-radius: 5px;
cursor: pointer;
}

button:hover {
background: #e65b50;
}
Step 5: Run the Server
Go Back to Project Root:
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cd ..
Start the Server:
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npm start
Open Browser:
Go to http://localhost:3000. You should see the Sign In/Sign Up page with a fixed
header!
What’s Next?
This is a static page for now. We can:
Add backend logic for user authentication (e.g., saving users to a database).
Build the dashboard page after login.
Enhance styling with jet imagery or animations.
Let me know what you think of the current setup or where you want to go next (e.g.,
authentication, dashboard, or more styling)!

starting from step 2, I need you to be more specific to open these files with
command prompt and then tell me the whole new line of code to copy and paste

Got it! I’ll be more specific about using the Command Prompt to create and edit
files, and I’ll provide the exact lines of code to copy and paste. Since we’re
starting from Step 2, I’ll assume Step 1 (project setup with npm init -y) is
already done in your FlyPrep folder with Node.js installed. Let’s proceed.

Step 2: Install Dependencies


Ensure You’re in the FlyPrep Directory:
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cd C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Projects\FlyPrep
(Replace YourName and the path with your actual directory.)
Press Enter.
Install Express.js and Nodemon:
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npm install express nodemon
Wait for it to finish installing (you’ll see new lines in the terminal and a
node_modules folder will appear).
Step 3: Set Up Basic Server
Create server.js Using Command Prompt:
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echo. > server.js
Press Enter. This creates an empty server.js file.
Open server.js for Editing:
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notepad server.js
Press Enter. This opens the file in Notepad.
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const express = require('express');
const app = express();
const port = 3000;

app.use(express.static('public'));

app.get('/', (req, res) => {


res.sendFile(__dirname + '/public/index.html');
});

app.listen(port, () => {
console.log(`Server running at http://localhost:${port}`);
});
Paste it into Notepad (right-click > Paste or Ctrl + V).
Save the file (File > Save or Ctrl + S) and close Notepad.
Update package.json Scripts:
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notepad package.json
Press Enter.
Find the "scripts" section (it might look like "scripts": { "test": "echo \"Error:
no test specified\" && exit 1" }).
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"scripts": {
"test": "echo \"Error: no test specified\" && exit 1",
"start": "nodemon server.js"
}
Save (Ctrl + S) and close Notepad.
Step 4: Create Frontend Structure
Create the public Folder:
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mkdir public
Press Enter.
Navigate into public:
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cd public
Press Enter.
Create index.html:
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notepad index.html
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
<nav>
<a href="#">Dashboard</a>
<a href="#">Flashcards</a>
<a href="#">Quizzes</a>
<a href="#">Profile</a>
<a href="#">Logout</a>
</nav>
</header>
<main>
<h1>Welcome to FlyPrep</h1>
<div class="auth-container">
<div class="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#">Forgot Password?</a>
</div>
<div class="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
</div>
</div>
</main>
</body>
</html>
Paste it into Notepad (Ctrl + V).
Save (Ctrl + S) and close Notepad.
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}

header {
position: fixed;
top: 0;
width: 100%;
background: #1a2a6c;
color: white;
padding: 1rem;
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
}

.logo {
font-size: 1.5rem;
font-weight: bold;
}

nav a {
color: white;
text-decoration: none;
margin: 0 1rem;
}

nav a:hover {
color: #ff6f61;
}

main {
margin-top: 80px;
text-align: center;
padding: 2rem;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b3cde0, #6497b1);
min-height: 100vh;
}

h1 {
color: #1a2a6c;
margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.auth-container {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
gap: 2rem;
}

.sign-in, .sign-up {
background: white;
padding: 2rem;
border-radius: 10px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

input {
display: block;
width: 100%;
padding: 0.5rem;
margin: 0.5rem 0;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 5px;
}

button {
background: #ff6f61;
color: white;
border: none;
padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
border-radius: 5px;
cursor: pointer;
}

button:hover {
background: #e65b50;
}
Paste it into Notepad (Ctrl + V).
Save (Ctrl + S) and close Notepad.
Navigate Back to the FlyPrep Root Directory:
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cd ..
Press Enter.
Step 5: Run the Server
Start the Server:
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npm start
Press Enter. You should see:
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Server running at http://localhost:3000
Test the Website:
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http://localhost:3000
Press Enter. You should see the FlyPrep Sign In/Sign Up page with a fixed header!
Notes
If you get an error, let me know what it says, and we’ll fix it.
This is a static page for now. The forms don’t submit yet—we’ll need backend logic
for that.
What do you think? Want to tweak the design, add functionality (like user login),
or move to the dashboard next? Let me know!

I don't like the design. Also, I don't want the Dashboard Flashcards Quizzes
Profile Logout to be visible on the sign in/sign up page. Can you give me a few
examples of a better design?

I’ll refine the design to make it more visually appealing and aviation-inspired,
while ensuring the navigation links ("Dashboard," "Flashcards," "Quizzes,"
"Profile," "Logout") are hidden on the Sign In/Sign Up page. Below, I’ll provide
three design concepts with updated HTML and CSS for you to choose from or mix and
match. We’ll focus on a stunning, pilot-friendly aesthetic. Afterward, I’ll show
you how to update the files via Command Prompt.

Design Concept 1: Cockpit-Inspired Minimalism


Look: Dark theme resembling a jet cockpit, with glowing accents and a sleek,
futuristic feel.
Colors: Black (#1C2526), neon blue (#00A8E8), and white (#FFFFFF).
Header: Simple logo only (no nav links).
Updated index.html (Sign In/Sign Up Page Only):

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
</header>
<main>
<div class="auth-container">
<div class="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#">Forgot Password?</a>
</div>
<div class="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
</div>
</div>
</main>
</body>
</html>
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
}
body {
background: #1C2526;
color: #FFFFFF;
}

header {
background: #000000;
padding: 1rem;
text-align: center;
}

.logo {
font-size: 2rem;
font-weight: bold;
color: #00A8E8;
text-transform: uppercase;
}

main {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
min-height: 100vh;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
}

.auth-container {
display: flex;
gap: 3rem;
}

.sign-in, .sign-up {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
padding: 2rem;
border-radius: 10px;
border: 1px solid #00A8E8;
width: 300px;
}

h2 {
color: #00A8E8;
margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
text-align: center;
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.75rem;
margin: 0.5rem 0;
background: #FFFFFF;
border: none;
border-radius: 5px;
color: #1C2526;
}
button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.75rem;
margin-top: 1rem;
background: #00A8E8;
border: none;
border-radius: 5px;
color: #FFFFFF;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
}

button:hover {
background: #0086B3;
}

a {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1rem;
}

a:hover {
text-decoration: underline;
}
Design Concept 2: Sky Horizon Gradient
Look: Bright, airy design with a gradient sky background and jet silhouette
accents.
Colors: Sky blue (#87CEEB), deep blue (#1E90FF), silver (#C0C0C0).
Header: Logo with a subtle jet icon.
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
</header>
<main>
<div class="auth-container">
<div class="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#">Forgot Password?</a>
</div>
<div class="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
</div>
</div>
</main>
</body>
</html>
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
}

body {
background: linear-gradient(180deg, #87CEEB 0%, #1E90FF 100%);
color: #1E90FF;
}

header {
background: #FFFFFF;
padding: 1rem;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.logo {
font-size: 2rem;
font-weight: bold;
color: #1E90FF;
text-align: center;
}

main {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
min-height: 100vh;
}

.auth-container {
display: flex;
gap: 2rem;
}

.sign-in, .sign-up {
background: #FFFFFF;
padding: 2rem;
border-radius: 15px;
box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
width: 320px;
}

h2 {
color: #1E90FF;
margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
text-align: center;
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.8rem;
margin: 0.6rem 0;
border: 2px solid #C0C0C0;
border-radius: 8px;
font-size: 1rem;
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.8rem;
margin-top: 1rem;
background: #1E90FF;
border: none;
border-radius: 8px;
color: #FFFFFF;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
}

button:hover {
background: #187BCD;
}

a {
color: #1E90FF;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1rem;
}

a:hover {
color: #187BCD;
}
Design Concept 3: Jet Metallic Elegance
Look: Polished metallic look with jet-inspired textures and bold contrasts.
Colors: Silver (#D3D3D3), dark gray (#333333), red accent (#FF4040).
Header: Logo with a metallic sheen.
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<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
</header>
<main>
<div class="auth-container">
<div class="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#">Forgot Password?</a>
</div>
<div class="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
</div>
</div>
</main>
</body>
</html>
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
}

body {
background: #D3D3D3;
color: #333333;
}

header {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D3D3D3, #A9A9A9);
padding: 1rem;
border-bottom: 2px solid #333333;
}

.logo {
font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: bold;
color: #333333;
text-align: center;
text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px #FFFFFF;
}

main {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
min-height: 100vh;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1515036783122-8c298570a3f4')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: soft-light;
}

.auth-container {
display: flex;
gap: 2.5rem;
}

.sign-in, .sign-up {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
padding: 2rem;
border-radius: 12px;
border: 1px solid #333333;
width: 300px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

h2 {
color: #333333;
margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
text-align: center;
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.7rem;
margin: 0.5rem 0;
border: 1px solid #333333;
border-radius: 6px;
background: #F5F5F5;
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.7rem;
margin-top: 1rem;
background: #FF4040;
border: none;
border-radius: 6px;
color: #FFFFFF;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
}

button:hover {
background: #E63939;
}

a {
color: #FF4040;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1rem;
}

a:hover {
color: #E63939;
}
How to Update Files via Command Prompt
Pick one design (e.g., Concept 1, 2, or 3), and follow these steps:

Navigate to public Folder:


In Command Prompt, from the FlyPrep root:
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notepad index.html
Press Enter.
Replace all content with the chosen index.html code (copy the entire block, paste
with Ctrl + V).
Save (Ctrl + S) and close Notepad.
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notepad styles.css
Press Enter.
Replace all content with the chosen styles.css code (copy the entire block, paste
with Ctrl + V).
Save (Ctrl + S) and close Notepad.
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npm start
Visit http://localhost:3000 to see the new design.
Which One Do You Like?
Concept 1: Dark, cockpit-inspired, modern.
Concept 2: Bright, sky-themed, clean.
Concept 3: Metallic, bold, jet-like.
Let me know which you prefer, or if you want to tweak elements (e.g., colors,
layout) before applying it! We can also add the navigation links back for the
dashboard page later.

I like design concept 1, I just updated it and it looks good. Now, let's keep
working on the overall look of the login page. I want smoother lines and edges, and
I want "FlyPrep" on the left side of the header at all times. Give all the text a
more visually appealing look

Great! I’m glad you like Design Concept 1. Let’s refine the Sign In/Sign Up page
further by smoothing out lines and edges, moving "FlyPrep" to the left side of the
header consistently, and enhancing the text’s visual appeal. We’ll use rounded
edges, subtle gradients, and a sleek font to elevate the look. Below are the
updated files, and I’ll guide you through applying them via Command Prompt.

Updated Design for Sign In/Sign Up Page


Goals:
Smoother Lines/Edges: Increase border-radius and add subtle transitions.
"FlyPrep" on Left: Adjust header layout to keep the logo fixed on the left.
Better Text: Use a modern font (via Google Fonts), add slight shadows, and refine
spacing.
Updated index.html
Minimal changes—just ensuring the header structure supports the left-aligned logo.
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Orbitron:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
</header>
<main>
<div class="auth-container">
<div class="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#">Forgot Password?</a>
</div>
<div class="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
</div>
</div>
</main>
</body>
</html>
Updated styles.css
Key changes: Rounded edges, left-aligned logo, and enhanced typography.
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif; /* Modern, techy font */
}

body {
background: #1C2526;
color: #FFFFFF;
}

header {
background: #000000;
padding: 1.5rem;
position: fixed; /* Keeps header at top */
width: 100%;
top: 0;
z-index: 10;
display: flex;
justify-content: flex-start; /* Aligns logo to left */
align-items: center;
}

.logo {
font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: #00A8E8;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5); /* Subtle glow */
}

main {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
min-height: 100vh;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
padding-top: 80px; /* Space for fixed header */
}

.auth-container {
display: flex;
gap: 3rem;
}

.sign-in, .sign-up {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
padding: 2.5rem;
border-radius: 20px; /* Smoother edges */
border: 1px solid #00A8E8;
width: 320px;
transition: all 0.3s ease; /* Smooth transitions */
}
.sign-in:hover, .sign-up:hover {
box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5); /* Hover glow */
}

h2 {
color: #00A8E8;
margin-bottom: 2rem;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.8rem;
font-weight: 700;
text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin: 0.6rem 0;
background: #FFFFFF;
border: none;
border-radius: 12px; /* Smoother edges */
color: #1C2526;
font-size: 1rem;
transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

input:focus {
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00A8E8; /* Focus glow */
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #007BB5); /* Gradient button */
border: none;
border-radius: 12px; /* Smoother edges */
color: #FFFFFF;
font-weight: 700;
font-size: 1.1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

button:hover {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0086B3, #005F8C);
box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.7);
}

a {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
font-size: 0.9rem;
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
a:hover {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00A8E8;
}
Changes Explained
Smoother Lines/Edges:
Increased border-radius on containers (20px), inputs (12px), and buttons (12px).
Added transition effects for smooth hover and focus states.
"FlyPrep" on Left:
Set header to position: fixed and used justify-content: flex-start to keep the logo
on the left.
Added padding to main to avoid overlap with the fixed header.
Text Appeal:
Imported "Orbitron" font (sci-fi, aviation vibe) from Google Fonts.
Added subtle text-shadow for glow effects on the logo, headings, and links.
Adjusted font sizes, weights, and spacing for a polished look.
How to Update Files via Command Prompt
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notepad index.html
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Orbitron:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
</header>
<main>
<div class="auth-container">
<div class="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#">Forgot Password?</a>
</div>
<div class="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
</div>
</div>
</main>
</body>
</html>
Save (Ctrl + S) and close Notepad.
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
}

body {
background: #1C2526;
color: #FFFFFF;
}
header {
background: #000000;
padding: 1.5rem;
position: fixed;
width: 100%;
top: 0;
z-index: 10;
display: flex;
justify-content: flex-start;
align-items: center;
}

.logo {
font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: #00A8E8;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

main {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
min-height: 100vh;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
padding-top: 80px;
}

.auth-container {
display: flex;
gap: 3rem;
}

.sign-in, .sign-up {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
padding: 2.5rem;
border-radius: 20px;
border: 1px solid #00A8E8;
width: 320px;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sign-in:hover, .sign-up:hover {
box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

h2 {
color: #00A8E8;
margin-bottom: 2rem;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.8rem;
font-weight: 700;
text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin: 0.6rem 0;
background: #FFFFFF;
border: none;
border-radius: 12px;
color: #1C2526;
font-size: 1rem;
transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

input:focus {
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00A8E8;
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #007BB5);
border: none;
border-radius: 12px;
color: #FFFFFF;
font-weight: 700;
font-size: 1.1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

button:hover {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0086B3, #005F8C);
box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.7);
}

a {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
font-size: 0.9rem;
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00A8E8;
}
Save (Ctrl + S) and close Notepad.
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npm start
Press Enter.
Visit http://localhost:3000 to see the updated design.
What’s Next?
The login page should now have smoother edges, a fixed left-aligned "FlyPrep" logo,
and more appealing text. Let me know:

If you want further tweaks (e.g., colors, spacing, or animations).


If you’re ready to add backend logic for sign-in/sign-up functionality.
If you want to move to the dashboard page with the full navigation bar.
What do you think of this update?

Before we do this step, whenever I stop the server in cmd prompt, it asks me if I
want to terminate batch job?

That’s a common behavior in Command Prompt when you stop a running Node.js process
(like npm start with nodemon) using Ctrl + C. The "Terminate batch job (Y/N)?"
prompt appears because npm start is running as part of a batch process, and Windows
wants confirmation to fully stop it. Here’s why it happens and how to handle it:

Why It Happens
When you run npm start, it executes nodemon server.js (as defined in your
package.json).
nodemon keeps the server running and watches for file changes, creating a
continuous process.
Pressing Ctrl + C sends a termination signal, but since it’s part of a batch script
(npm), Windows asks if you want to terminate the entire job.
How to Respond
Type Y and press Enter: This confirms you want to terminate the batch job, fully
stopping the server.
Type N and press Enter: This cancels the termination, and the server might continue
running (not recommended here).
For your workflow, you’ll typically want to type Y to stop the server cleanly so
you can restart it with updated changes.

Avoiding the Prompt (Optional)


If this prompt annoys you, you can tweak your setup to avoid it:

Run nodemon Directly:


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nodemon server.js
Press Enter. This skips the npm batch script, and Ctrl + C will stop it without the
prompt.
Downside: You’d need to install nodemon globally (npm install -g nodemon) if you
haven’t already, or ensure it’s in your node_modules.
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"start": "nodemon server.js --exitcrash"
Save and close. The --exitcrash flag makes nodemon exit more cleanly, reducing the
chance of the prompt.
For now, since your setup is working, you can just type Y and press Enter when
stopping the server. It won’t affect your project.

Back to Your Workflow


When you’re ready to apply the updates from my last response (smoother lines, left-
aligned "FlyPrep," better text), stop the server:

Press Ctrl + C.
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Y
Press Enter.
Then proceed with the steps I provided:

cd public
Update index.html and styles.css via notepad.
cd .. and npm start to restart.
Let me know if this clears things up or if you want to tweak the server setup
further before moving on!

This looks so much better. I love the font of the FlyPrep, but I want something
different for sign in/sign/up

Awesome, I’m glad you’re loving the look so far! Let’s tweak the font for the "Sign
In" and "Sign Up" sections (including their headings, inputs, buttons, and links)
to something distinct from the "FlyPrep" logo’s Orbitron font. We’ll keep Orbitron
for the header logo but switch the authentication section to a different, visually
appealing font that complements the aviation theme.

Here are a few font options for the sign-in/sign-up areas, and I’ll update the code
accordingly:

Option 1: "Roboto" - Clean, modern, and widely used for a professional look.
Option 2: "Montserrat" - Sleek and stylish with a subtle elegance.
Option 3: "Exo 2" - Futuristic and bold, still aviation-friendly but less intense
than Orbitron.
I’ll go with Montserrat for this update (it’s sleek and pairs well with Orbitron),
but if you prefer Roboto or Exo 2 (or something else), let me know, and I’ll adjust
it!

Updated Files
Updated index.html
Adding the Montserrat font from Google Fonts for the sign-in/sign-up sections.
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Orbitron:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Montserrat:wght@400;600&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
</header>
<main>
<div class="auth-container">
<div class="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#">Forgot Password?</a>
</div>
<div class="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
</div>
</div>
</main>
</body>
</html>
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
background: #1C2526;
color: #FFFFFF;
}

header {
background: #000000;
padding: 1.5rem;
position: fixed;
width: 100%;
top: 0;
z-index: 10;
display: flex;
justify-content: flex-start;
align-items: center;
}

.logo {
font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif; /* Orbitron for logo */
font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: #00A8E8;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

main {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
min-height: 100vh;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
padding-top: 80px;
}

.auth-container {
display: flex;
gap: 3rem;
}

.sign-in, .sign-up {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
padding: 2.5rem;
border-radius: 20px;
border: 1px solid #00A8E8;
width: 320px;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; /* Montserrat for auth sections */
}

.sign-in:hover, .sign-up:hover {
box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

h2 {
color: #00A8E8;
margin-bottom: 2rem;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.8rem;
font-weight: 600; /* Slightly bolder for Montserrat */
text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin: 0.6rem 0;
background: #FFFFFF;
border: none;
border-radius: 12px;
color: #1C2526;
font-size: 1rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; /* Montserrat for inputs */
transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

input:focus {
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00A8E8;
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #007BB5);
border: none;
border-radius: 12px;
color: #FFFFFF;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; /* Montserrat for buttons */
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 1.1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

button:hover {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0086B3, #005F8C);
box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.7);
}

a {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; /* Montserrat for links */
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00A8E8;
}
Changes Explained
Font Separation:
"FlyPrep" logo keeps Orbitron for its bold, techy vibe.
Sign-in/sign-up sections (headings, inputs, buttons, links) now use Montserrat for
a sleek, modern contrast.
Montserrat Details:
Used font-weight: 600 for headings and buttons to give them a bit more presence.
Kept font-weight: 400 (default) for inputs and links for readability.
Visual Appeal:
The combination of Orbitron (header) and Montserrat (auth) creates a balanced,
professional yet futuristic look, perfect for pilots.
How to Update Files via Command Prompt
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Orbitron:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Montserrat:wght@400;600&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
</header>
<main>
<div class="auth-container">
<div class="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#">Forgot Password?</a>
</div>
<div class="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
</div>
</div>
</main>
</body>
</html>
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
background: #1C2526;
color: #FFFFFF;
}

header {
background: #000000;
padding: 1.5rem;
position: fixed;
width: 100%;
top: 0;
z-index: 10;
display: flex;
justify-content: flex-start;
align-items: center;
}

.logo {
font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: #00A8E8;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

main {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
min-height: 100vh;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
padding-top: 80px;
}

.auth-container {
display: flex;
gap: 3rem;
}

.sign-in, .sign-up {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
padding: 2.5rem;
border-radius: 20px;
border: 1px solid #00A8E8;
width: 320px;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

.sign-in:hover, .sign-up:hover {
box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

h2 {
color: #00A8E8;
margin-bottom: 2rem;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.8rem;
font-weight: 600;
text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin: 0.6rem 0;
background: #FFFFFF;
border: none;
border-radius: 12px;
color: #1C2526;
font-size: 1rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

input:focus {
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00A8E8;
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #007BB5);
border: none;
border-radius: 12px;
color: #FFFFFF;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 1.1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

button:hover {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0086B3, #005F8C);
box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.7);
}

a {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00A8E8;
}
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What Do You Think?
The "FlyPrep" logo stays in Orbitron, while the sign-in/sign-up sections now use
Montserrat for a smoother, more elegant feel. If you’d rather try Roboto, Exo 2, or
another font, just let me know! Otherwise, what’s next—more design tweaks, backend
login functionality, or the dashboard page?

Looks perfect. In the future, when I ask for a change or something new, just go
straight to the instructions on what to do...I don't want to see everything twice

Got it! From now on, I’ll jump straight to the instructions when you request a
change or addition. Since the login page looks perfect, let’s move forward. What
would you like to do next—add backend logic for sign-in/sign-up, build the
dashboard page, or something else?

Actually, let's keep doing the login page. On the right half of the screen, I want
a high quality picture of my choice and on the left side I only want to see the
Sign Up window with a link below to Sign In if you already have an account. That
link will just pull up the Sign In window with everything else looking identical

Instructions to Update the Login Page


Step 1: Navigate to public Folder
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cd C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Projects\FlyPrep\public
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Orbitron:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Montserrat:wght@400;600&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
</header>
<main>
<div class="left-section">
<div class="auth-box sign-up active" id="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
<a href="#" id="switch-to-signin">Already have an account? Sign
In</a>
</div>
<div class="auth-box sign-in" id="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#" id="switch-to-signup">Need an account? Sign Up</a>
</div>
</div>
<div class="right-section">
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600585154340-be6161a56a0c"
alt="Jet Image">
</div>
</main>
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
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Note: Replace the img src URL with your chosen high-quality image URL (e.g., upload
to a site like Imgur and get the direct link, or use a local file path like
/images/your-image.jpg if you add it to the public folder).
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
background: #1C2526;
color: #FFFFFF;
overflow-x: hidden;
}

header {
background: #000000;
padding: 1.5rem;
position: fixed;
width: 100%;
top: 0;
z-index: 10;
display: flex;
justify-content: flex-start;
align-items: center;
}

.logo {
font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: #00A8E8;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}
main {
display: flex;
height: 100vh;
padding-top: 80px;
}

.left-section {
width: 50%;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
}

.right-section {
width: 50%;
overflow: hidden;
}

.right-section img {
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
}

.auth-box {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
padding: 2.5rem;
border-radius: 20px;
border: 1px solid #00A8E8;
width: 320px;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
display: none;
}

.auth-box.active {
display: block;
}

.auth-box:hover {
box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

h2 {
color: #00A8E8;
margin-bottom: 2rem;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.8rem;
font-weight: 600;
text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin: 0.6rem 0;
background: #FFFFFF;
border: none;
border-radius: 12px;
color: #1C2526;
font-size: 1rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

input:focus {
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00A8E8;
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #007BB5);
border: none;
border-radius: 12px;
color: #FFFFFF;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 1.1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

button:hover {
background: linear-gradient-90deg, #0086B3, #005F8C);
box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.7);
}

a {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00A8E8;
}
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document.getElementById('switch-to-signin').addEventListener('click', function(e) {
e.preventDefault();
document.getElementById('sign-up').classList.remove('active');
document.getElementById('sign-in').classList.add('active');
});

document.getElementById('switch-to-signup').addEventListener('click', function(e) {
e.preventDefault();
document.getElementById('sign-in').classList.remove('active');
document.getElementById('sign-up').classList.add('active');
});
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npm start
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Visit http://localhost:3000 to see the updated page.
Notes
The right half shows a placeholder jet image—replace the URL in <img src="...">
with your high-quality image of choice.
The left half starts with the Sign Up window; clicking "Sign In" swaps to the Sign
In window seamlessly.
Let me know if you need help finding or adding a specific image! What’s next?

I need help with the image. Let's create a folder for it inside of FlyPrep and tell
me how to add it from there

Instructions to Add an Image to FlyPrep


Step 1: Create an images Folder Inside FlyPrep
Open Command Prompt and navigate to the FlyPrep root directory:
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cd C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Projects\FlyPrep
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mkdir images
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Step 2: Add Your Image to the images Folder
Manual Step:
Find your high-quality image file (e.g., jet.jpg, plane.png) on your computer.
Copy it (right-click > Copy or Ctrl + C).
Open File Explorer, navigate to C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Projects\FlyPrep\
images.
Paste the image (right-click > Paste or Ctrl + V).
Note: Rename the file to something simple like jet.jpg if it’s not already (e.g.,
right-click > Rename).
Step 3: Update index.html to Use the Image
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<img src="/images/jet.jpg" alt="Jet Image">
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Orbitron:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Montserrat:wght@400;600&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
</header>
<main>
<div class="left-section">
<div class="auth-box sign-up active" id="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
<a href="#" id="switch-to-signin">Already have an account? Sign
In</a>
</div>
<div class="auth-box sign-in" id="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form>
<input type="text" placeholder="Username" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#" id="switch-to-signup">Need an account? Sign Up</a>
</div>
</div>
<div class="right-section">
<img src="/images/jet.jpg" alt="Jet Image">
</div>
</main>
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
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const express = require('express');
const app = express();
const port = 3000;

app.use(express.static('public')); // Serve public folder


app.use('/images', express.static('images')); // Serve images folder

app.get('/', (req, res) => {


res.sendFile(__dirname + '/public/index.html');
});

app.listen(port, () => {
console.log(`Server running at http://localhost:${port}`);
});
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Visit http://localhost:3000 to see the page with your image on the right.
Notes
Replace jet.jpg with your actual image file name (e.g., plane.png) in the <img
src="/images/jet.jpg"> line.
If the image doesn’t show, double-check the file name (case-sensitive) and ensure
it’s in the images folder.
Let me know if you need help finding a high-quality jet image or if it’s not
displaying correctly! What’s next?

worked perfectly. two things...is there a way to scoot the image to the left? I
still want it to take up half the screen, but the picture itself I want to see more
of the right side of the image. Also, for both signing in and signing up, I only
want it to be an email and password requirement, no usernames

Instructions to Update the Login Page


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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Orbitron:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Montserrat:wght@400;600&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
</header>
<main>
<div class="left-section">
<div class="auth-box sign-up active" id="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
<a href="#" id="switch-to-signin">Already have an account? Sign
In</a>
</div>
<div class="auth-box sign-in" id="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form>
<input type="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" placeholder="Password" required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#" id="switch-to-signup">Need an account? Sign Up</a>
</div>
</div>
<div class="right-section">
<img src="/images/jet.jpg" alt="Jet Image">
</div>
</main>
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
background: #1C2526;
color: #FFFFFF;
overflow-x: hidden;
}

header {
background: #000000;
padding: 1.5rem;
position: fixed;
width: 100%;
top: 0;
z-index: 10;
display: flex;
justify-content: flex-start;
align-items: center;
}

.logo {
font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: #00A8E8;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

main {
display: flex;
height: 100vh;
padding-top: 80px;
}
.left-section {
width: 50%;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
}

.right-section {
width: 50%;
overflow: hidden;
}

.right-section img {
width: 150%; /* Scales image larger to allow shifting */
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
transform: translateX(-33%); /* Shifts image left to show more of the right
side */
}

.auth-box {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
padding: 2.5rem;
border-radius: 20px;
border: 1px solid #00A8E8;
width: 320px;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
display: none;
}

.auth-box.active {
display: block;
}

.auth-box:hover {
box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

h2 {
color: #00A8E8;
margin-bottom: 2rem;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.8rem;
font-weight: 600;
text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin: 0.6rem 0;
background: #FFFFFF;
border: none;
border-radius: 12px;
color: #1C2526;
font-size: 1rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

input:focus {
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 8px #00A8E8;
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #007BB5);
border: none;
border-radius: 12px;
color: #FFFFFF;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 1.1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

button:hover {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0086B3, #005F8C);
box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.7);
}

a {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00A8E8;
}
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npm start
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Visit http://localhost:3000 to see the updated page.
Notes
Image Shift: The image is scaled to 150% width and shifted left with transform:
translateX(-33%) to show more of the right side while still filling half the
screen. Adjust the percentage in translateX (e.g., -25% or -40%) if you want a
different portion visible.
Email & Password Only: Removed the username fields from both Sign In and Sign Up
forms.
Let me know if the image shift needs tweaking or if you’re ready for the next step!

two things. That was a little too much shift to the left so let's split that down
the half between what it was before and what it is now. Also, I think all these
lines are a little to jagged. I want to soften things out on this login page. Also,
I don't really like the blue outline when you hover over sign in/sign up. Can we
make that slightly different? I do like the hover feature, so we need to keep that

Instructions to Update the Login Page


Step 1: Navigate to public Folder
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
background: #1C2526;
color: #FFFFFF;
overflow-x: hidden;
}

header {
background: #000000;
padding: 1.5rem;
position: fixed;
width: 100%;
top: 0;
z-index: 10;
display: flex;
justify-content: flex-start;
align-items: center;
border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Softer edge */
}

.logo {
font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: #00A8E8;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

main {
display: flex;
height: 100vh;
padding-top: 80px;
}

.left-section {
width: 50%;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
}
.right-section {
width: 50%;
overflow: hidden;
}

.right-section img {
width: 150%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
transform: translateX(-16.5%); /* Halfway between 0% and -33% */
}

.auth-box {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
padding: 2.5rem;
border-radius: 30px; /* Softer corners */
border: none; /* Removed jagged border */
width: 320px;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
display: none;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Softer shadow */
}

.auth-box.active {
display: block;
}

.auth-box:hover {
box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); /* White glow instead of blue */
}

h2 {
color: #00A8E8;
margin-bottom: 2rem;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.8rem;
font-weight: 600;
text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin: 0.6rem 0;
background: #FFFFFF;
border: none;
border-radius: 15px; /* Softer edges */
color: #1C2526;
font-size: 1rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); /* Subtle shadow */
}

input:focus {
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); /* Softer white glow */
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #007BB5);
border: none;
border-radius: 15px; /* Softer edges */
color: #FFFFFF;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 1.1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); /* Softer shadow */
}

button:hover {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0086B3, #005F8C);
box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); /* White glow */
}

a {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00A8E8;
}
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npm start
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Visit http://localhost:3000 to see the updated page.
Changes Made
Image Shift: Adjusted transform: translateX(-33%) to translateX(-16.5%) (halfway
between 0% and -33%) to show less left shift.
Softer Lines: Increased border-radius to 30px (auth-box) and 15px (inputs/buttons),
removed the blue border on .auth-box, added subtle shadows for depth, and softened
the header with a faint border.
Hover Effect: Changed the blue outline on .auth-box:hover to a soft white glow
(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3)), kept hover on buttons and inputs with white glows
instead of blue.
Let me know if you need more adjustments!

I don't like how the hover feature makes it blurry, let's fix that. Also, I want
the image ever so slightly to the left again

Instructions to Update the Login Page


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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
background: #1C2526;
color: #FFFFFF;
overflow-x: hidden;
}

header {
background: #000000;
padding: 1.5rem;
position: fixed;
width: 100%;
top: 0;
z-index: 10;
display: flex;
justify-content: flex-start;
align-items: center;
border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.logo {
font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: #00A8E8;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

main {
display: flex;
height: 100vh;
padding-top: 80px;
}

.left-section {
width: 50%;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
}

.right-section {
width: 50%;
overflow: hidden;
}

.right-section img {
width: 150%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
transform: translateX(-20%); /* Slightly more left than -16.5% */
}

.auth-box {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
padding: 2.5rem;
border-radius: 30px;
border: none;
width: 320px;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
display: none;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.auth-box.active {
display: block;
}

.auth-box:hover {
transform: scale(1.02); /* Slight scale instead of blurry glow */
}

h2 {
color: #00A8E8;
margin-bottom: 2rem;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.8rem;
font-weight: 600;
text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin: 0.6rem 0;
background: #FFFFFF;
border: none;
border-radius: 15px;
color: #1C2526;
font-size: 1rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

input:focus {
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

input:hover {
transform: scale(1.01); /* Subtle scale on hover */
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #007BB5);
border: none;
border-radius: 15px;
color: #FFFFFF;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 1.1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

button:hover {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0086B3, #005F8C);
transform: scale(1.02); /* Subtle scale on hover */
}

a {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00A8E8;
}
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cd ..
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npm start
Press Enter.
Visit http://localhost:3000 to see the updated page.
Changes Made
Image Shift: Adjusted transform: translateX(-16.5%) to translateX(-20%) for a
slight shift left.
Hover Feature: Replaced blurry box-shadow with a subtle transform: scale(1.02) (or
1.01 for inputs) on .auth-box, input, and button to keep clarity while maintaining
interactivity.
Soft Lines: Kept the softened edges (e.g., border-radius: 30px and 15px) from the
previous update.
Let me know if you need further tweaks!

Absolutely perfect. Is there a way we can kinda round the border between both
halves of the screen?

Instructions to Update the Login Page


Step 1: Navigate to public Folder
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cd C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Projects\FlyPrep\public
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
background: #1C2526;
color: #FFFFFF;
overflow-x: hidden;
}

header {
background: #000000;
padding: 1.5rem;
position: fixed;
width: 100%;
top: 0;
z-index: 10;
display: flex;
justify-content: flex-start;
align-items: center;
border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.logo {
font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: #00A8E8;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

main {
display: flex;
height: 100vh;
padding-top: 80px;
}

.left-section {
width: 50%;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
border-top-right-radius: 40px; /* Rounded right edge */
border-bottom-right-radius: 40px; /* Rounded right edge */
overflow: hidden; /* Ensures content respects border */
}

.right-section {
width: 50%;
overflow: hidden;
border-top-left-radius: 40px; /* Rounded left edge */
border-bottom-left-radius: 40px; /* Rounded left edge */
}

.right-section img {
width: 150%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
transform: translateX(-20%);
}
.auth-box {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
padding: 2.5rem;
border-radius: 30px;
border: none;
width: 320px;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
display: none;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.auth-box.active {
display: block;
}

.auth-box:hover {
transform: scale(1.02);
}

h2 {
color: #00A8E8;
margin-bottom: 2rem;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.8rem;
font-weight: 600;
text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin: 0.6rem 0;
background: #FFFFFF;
border: none;
border-radius: 15px;
color: #1C2526;
font-size: 1rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

input:focus {
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

input:hover {
transform: scale(1.01);
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #007BB5);
border: none;
border-radius: 15px;
color: #FFFFFF;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 1.1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

button:hover {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0086B3, #005F8C);
transform: scale(1.02);
}

a {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00A8E8;
}
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cd ..
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npm start
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Visit http://localhost:3000 to see the updated page.
Changes Made
Rounded Border Between Halves:
Added border-top-right-radius: 40px and border-bottom-right-radius: 40px to .left-
section.
Added border-top-left-radius: 40px and border-bottom-left-radius: 40px to .right-
section.
Used overflow: hidden on .left-section to ensure the background respects the
rounded edge.
The radius value (40px) creates a noticeable but smooth curve—adjust it (e.g., 20px
or 60px) if you want a different effect.
Let me know if you need further adjustments!

nevermind, let's go back to the way it was before

Instructions to Revert the Login Page


Step 1: Navigate to public Folder
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cd C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Projects\FlyPrep\public
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
background: #1C2526;
color: #FFFFFF;
overflow-x: hidden;
}

header {
background: #000000;
padding: 1.5rem;
position: fixed;
width: 100%;
top: 0;
z-index: 10;
display: flex;
justify-content: flex-start;
align-items: center;
border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.logo {
font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: #00A8E8;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

main {
display: flex;
height: 100vh;
padding-top: 80px;
}

.left-section {
width: 50%;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
}

.right-section {
width: 50%;
overflow: hidden;
}

.right-section img {
width: 150%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
transform: translateX(-20%);
}

.auth-box {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
padding: 2.5rem;
border-radius: 30px;
border: none;
width: 320px;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
display: none;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.auth-box.active {
display: block;
}

.auth-box:hover {
transform: scale(1.02);
}

h2 {
color: #00A8E8;
margin-bottom: 2rem;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.8rem;
font-weight: 600;
text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}

input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin: 0.6rem 0;
background: #FFFFFF;
border: none;
border-radius: 15px;
color: #1C2526;
font-size: 1rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

input:focus {
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

input:hover {
transform: scale(1.01);
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #007BB5);
border: none;
border-radius: 15px;
color: #FFFFFF;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 1.1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

button:hover {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0086B3, #005F8C);
transform: scale(1.02);
}

a {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00A8E8;
}
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npm start
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Visit http://localhost:3000 to see the reverted page.
Changes Made
Removed border-top-right-radius and border-bottom-right-radius from .left-section.
Removed border-top-left-radius and border-bottom-left-radius from .right-section.
Kept everything else (image shift, hover effects, softened lines) as it was before
the rounding attempt.
Let me know what’s next!
Perfect. Let's move on to the dashboard page. Let's make the style of the dashboard
very similar to the look of the sign in page.

Instructions to Create the Dashboard Page


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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Dashboard</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Orbitron:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Montserrat:wght@400;600&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
<nav>
<a href="#" class="active">Dashboard</a>
<a href="#">Flashcards</a>
<a href="#">Quizzes</a>
<a href="#">Profile</a>
<a href="/">Logout</a>
</nav>
</header>
<main>
<div class="dashboard-container">
<h1>Welcome, Pilot</h1>
<div class="dashboard-grid">
<div class="card">
<h2>Flashcards</h2>
<p>Review jet systems and procedures.</p>
<a href="#" class="card-link">Start Now</a>
</div>
<div class="card">
<h2>Quizzes</h2>
<p>Test your knowledge.</p>
<a href="#" class="card-link">Take a Quiz</a>
</div>
<div class="card">
<h2>Progress</h2>
<p>Track your learning milestones.</p>
<a href="#" class="card-link">View Progress</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</main>
</body>
</html>
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* {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
background: #1C2526;
color: #FFFFFF;
overflow-x: hidden;
}

header {
background: #000000;
padding: 1.5rem;
position: fixed;
width: 100%;
top: 0;
z-index: 10;
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.logo {
font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
font-size: 2.2rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: #00A8E8;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 2px;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

nav {
display: flex;
gap: 2rem;
}

nav a {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-decoration: none;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-size: 1rem;
font-weight: 600;
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

nav a:hover, nav a.active {


color: #00A8E8;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
}

main {
display: flex;
height: 100vh;
padding-top: 80px;
}

/* Sign In/Sign Up Styles */


.left-section {
width: 50%;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
}

.right-section {
width: 50%;
overflow: hidden;
}

.right-section img {
width: 150%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
transform: translateX(-20%);
}

.auth-box {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
padding: 2.5rem;
border-radius: 30px;
border: none;
width: 320px;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
display: none;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.auth-box.active {
display: block;
}

.auth-box:hover {
transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Dashboard Styles */
.dashboard-container {
width: 100%;
padding: 2rem;
background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582049275088-909e5f7b9127')
no-repeat center/cover;
background-blend-mode: overlay;
background-color: rgba(28, 37, 38, 0.8);
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
}
h1 {
color: #00A8E8;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-size: 2.5rem;
font-weight: 600;
text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.dashboard-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
gap: 2rem;
width: 80%;
max-width: 1200px;
}

.card {
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
padding: 2rem;
border-radius: 30px;
border: none;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
text-align: center;
}

.card:hover {
transform: scale(1.02);
}

.card h2 {
color: #00A8E8;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-size: 1.8rem;
font-weight: 600;
text-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card p {
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-size: 1rem;
color: #FFFFFF;
margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.card-link {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-size: 1rem;
font-weight: 600;
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.card-link:hover {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00A8E8;
}

/* Shared Input/Button Styles */


input {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin: 0.6rem 0;
background: #FFFFFF;
border: none;
border-radius: 15px;
color: #1C2526;
font-size: 1rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

input:focus {
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

input:hover {
transform: scale(1.01);
}

button {
width: 100%;
padding: 0.9rem;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #007BB5);
border: none;
border-radius: 15px;
color: #FFFFFF;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 1.1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

button:hover {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0086B3, #005F8C);
transform: scale(1.02);
}

a {
color: #00A8E8;
text-decoration: none;
display: block;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 1.2rem;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
a:hover {
color: #FFFFFF;
text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00A8E8;
}
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const express = require('express');
const app = express();
const port = 3000;

app.use(express.static('public'));
app.use('/images', express.static('images'));

app.get('/', (req, res) => {


res.sendFile(__dirname + '/public/index.html');
});

app.get('/dashboard', (req, res) => {


res.sendFile(__dirname + '/public/dashboard.html');
});

app.listen(port, () => {
console.log(`Server running at http://localhost:${port}`);
});
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Step 5: Restart the Server
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npm start
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Visit http://localhost:3000/dashboard to see the dashboard page.
Notes
Style Consistency: The dashboard uses the same fonts (Orbitron for logo, Montserrat
for text), colors (#00A8E8, #1C2526), rounded edges (30px for cards, 15px for
buttons), and hover effects (scale 1.02) as the sign-in page.
Layout: Features a fixed header with navigation (Dashboard active), and a grid of
cards for Flashcards, Quizzes, and Progress.
The Logout link points back to / (sign-in page) for now—later, we can add proper
logout logic.
Let me know if you want to tweak the dashboard layout or add functionality!

This looks great. Now let's add functionality to the sign in/ sign up page to where
that will navigate you to the dashboard after you've logged in

Instructions to Add Sign In/Sign Up Functionality


Step 1: Install Dependencies for Backend
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const express = require('express');
const bcrypt = require('bcrypt');
const session = require('express-session');
const app = express();
const port = 3000;

app.use(express.static('public'));
app.use('/images', express.static('images'));
app.use(express.json()); // Parse JSON bodies
app.use(express.urlencoded({ extended: true })); // Parse URL-encoded bodies
app.use(session({
secret: 'your-secret-key', // Change this to a secure key
resave: false,
saveUninitialized: false,
cookie: { secure: false } // Set to true if using HTTPS
}));

// In-memory user storage (replace with a database later)


const users = [];

// Middleware to check if user is authenticated


const isAuthenticated = (req, res, next) => {
if (req.session.user) {
next();
} else {
res.redirect('/');
}
};

app.get('/', (req, res) => {


if (req.session.user) {
res.redirect('/dashboard');
} else {
res.sendFile(__dirname + '/public/index.html');
}
});

app.get('/dashboard', isAuthenticated, (req, res) => {


res.sendFile(__dirname + '/public/dashboard.html');
});

app.post('/signup', async (req, res) => {


const { email, password } = req.body;
if (users.find(user => user.email === email)) {
return res.status(400).json({ message: 'Email already exists' });
}
const hashedPassword = await bcrypt.hash(password, 10);
users.push({ email, password: hashedPassword });
req.session.user = { email };
res.json({ redirect: '/dashboard' });
});

app.post('/signin', async (req, res) => {


const { email, password } = req.body;
const user = users.find(user => user.email === email);
if (!user || !(await bcrypt.compare(password, user.password))) {
return res.status(401).json({ message: 'Invalid email or password' });
}
req.session.user = { email };
res.json({ redirect: '/dashboard' });
});

app.get('/logout', (req, res) => {


req.session.destroy(() => {
res.redirect('/');
});
});

app.listen(port, () => {
console.log(`Server running at http://localhost:${port}`);
});
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Pilot Training</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Orbitron:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Montserrat:wght@400;600&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
</header>
<main>
<div class="left-section">
<div class="auth-box sign-up active" id="sign-up">
<h2>Sign Up</h2>
<form id="signup-form">
<input type="email" name="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" name="password" placeholder="Password"
required>
<button type="submit">Sign Up</button>
</form>
<a href="#" id="switch-to-signin">Already have an account? Sign
In</a>
</div>
<div class="auth-box sign-in" id="sign-in">
<h2>Sign In</h2>
<form id="signin-form">
<input type="email" name="email" placeholder="Email" required>
<input type="password" name="password" placeholder="Password"
required>
<button type="submit">Sign In</button>
</form>
<a href="#" id="switch-to-signup">Need an account? Sign Up</a>
</div>
</div>
<div class="right-section">
<img src="/images/jet.jpg" alt="Jet Image">
</div>
</main>
<script src="script.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
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document.getElementById('switch-to-signin').addEventListener('click', function(e) {
e.preventDefault();
document.getElementById('sign-up').classList.remove('active');
document.getElementById('sign-in').classList.add('active');
});

document.getElementById('switch-to-signup').addEventListener('click', function(e) {
e.preventDefault();
document.getElementById('sign-in').classList.remove('active');
document.getElementById('sign-up').classList.add('active');
});

document.getElementById('signup-form').addEventListener('submit', async function(e)


{
e.preventDefault();
const formData = new FormData(this);
const response = await fetch('/signup', {
method: 'POST',
body: JSON.stringify(Object.fromEntries(formData)),
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
});
const result = await response.json();
if (result.redirect) {
window.location.href = result.redirect;
} else {
alert(result.message);
}
});

document.getElementById('signin-form').addEventListener('submit', async function(e)


{
e.preventDefault();
const formData = new FormData(this);
const response = await fetch('/signin', {
method: 'POST',
body: JSON.stringify(Object.fromEntries(formData)),
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
});
const result = await response.json();
if (result.redirect) {
window.location.href = result.redirect;
} else {
alert(result.message);
}
});
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>FlyPrep - Dashboard</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="styles.css">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Orbitron:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Montserrat:wght@400;600&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
</head>
<body>
<header>
<div class="logo">FlyPrep</div>
<nav>
<a href="#" class="active">Dashboard</a>
<a href="#">Flashcards</a>
<a href="#">Quizzes</a>
<a href="#">Profile</a>
<a href="/logout">Logout</a>
</nav>
</header>
<main>
<div class="dashboard-container">
<h1>Welcome, Pilot</h1>
<div class="dashboard-grid">
<div class="card">
<h2>Flashcards</h2>
<p>Review jet systems and procedures.</p>
<a href="#" class="card-link">Start Now</a>
</div>
<div class="card">
<h2>Quizzes</h2>
<p>Test your knowledge.</p>
<a href="#" class="card-link">Take a Quiz</a>
</div>
<div class="card">
<h2>Progress</h2>
<p>Track your learning milestones.</p>
<a href="#" class="card-link">View Progress</a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</main>
</body>
</html>
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How to Test
Visit http://localhost:3000.
Sign Up: Enter an email (e.g., [email protected]) and password, click "Sign Up".
You’ll be redirected to /dashboard.
Sign In: Click "Sign In", use the same email and password, click "Sign In". You’ll
go to /dashboard.
Logout: On the dashboard, click "Logout" to return to the sign-in page.
If you try signing in with wrong credentials, you’ll get an alert.
Notes
Storage: Users are stored in memory (users array) for now—data resets on server
restart. We can add a database (e.g., MongoDB) later.
Security: Change 'your-secret-key' in server.js to a unique, secure string for
production.
Let me know if you want to refine this or move to flashcards/quizzes next!

I don't think bcrypt installed correctly...

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Instructions to Troubleshoot and Fix bcrypt Installation
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If it’s missing or you see an error, it didn’t install correctly.
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npm install
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npm install bcrypt
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Node Version: Ensure you’re using a stable Node.js version (e.g., 18.x or 20.x).
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npm install --global --production windows-build-tools
(Run in an Admin Command Prompt; this may take a while.)
Permissions: If errors persist, run Command Prompt as Administrator and repeat Step
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"dependencies": {
"bcrypt": "^5.1.1",
"express": "^4.17.1",
"express-session": "^1.17.3"
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Visit http://localhost:3000. Try signing up/in. If you get errors like "Cannot find
module 'bcrypt'" or server crashes, proceed to Step 6.
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const bcrypt = require('bcryptjs');
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Notes
Current Setup: Your code uses bcrypt for password hashing. If Step 5 works, you’re
good. If not, bcryptjs is a drop-in replacement.
Errors: If you see specific errors (e.g., node-gyp or python issues), let me know—I
can tailor further fixes.
Next Steps: Once this works, we can refine the dashboard or add features like
flashcards.
Let me know how it goes or if you hit a specific error!

C:\Users\asabo\Projects\FlyPrep>npm start

> [email protected] start


> nodemon server.js
[nodemon] 3.1.9
[nodemon] to restart at any time, enter `rs`
[nodemon] watching path(s): *.*
[nodemon] watching extensions: js,mjs,cjs,json
[nodemon] starting `node server.js`
node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1228
throw err;
^

Error: Cannot find module 'express-session'


Require stack:
- C:\Users\asabo\Projects\FlyPrep\server.js
at Function._resolveFilename (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1225:15)
at Function._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1055:27)
at TracingChannel.traceSync (node:diagnostics_channel:322:14)
at wrapModuleLoad (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:220:24)
at Module.require (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1311:12)
at require (node:internal/modules/helpers:136:16)
at Object.<anonymous> (C:\Users\asabo\Projects\FlyPrep\server.js:3:17)
at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1554:14)
at Object..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1706:10)
at Module.load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1289:32) {
code: 'MODULE_NOT_FOUND',
requireStack: [ 'C:\\Users\\asabo\\Projects\\FlyPrep\\server.js' ]
}

Node.js v22.14.0
[nodemon] app crashed - waiting for file changes before starting...

Instructions to Fix the "Cannot find module 'express-session'" Error


The error indicates that express-session isn’t installed, likely due to an
incomplete or failed dependency installation. Let’s resolve this by ensuring all
required modules are installed correctly.

Step 1: Navigate to FlyPrep Root


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{
"name": "flyprep",
"version": "1.0.0",
"scripts": {
"start": "nodemon server.js"
},
"dependencies": {
"bcrypt": "^5.1.1",
"express": "^4.17.1",
"express-session": "^1.17.3",
"nodemon": "^3.1.9"
}
}
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Notes
The error was specifically about express-session, but I included bcrypt steps to
ensure everything’s covered.
If you still see errors after Step 5, paste the exact output here, and I’ll debug
further.
Once this works, you should be able to sign up/in and navigate to /dashboard
seamlessly.
Let me know how it goes!

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