README.md

Backend (FastAPI)

Structure

• api.py — Main FastAPI app
• utils.py — Helper functions
• requirements.txt — Python dependencies
• .env.example — Example environment variables

Running Locally

pip install -r requirements.txt
uvicorn api:app --reload --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000

Deploying to Render

• Push this folder to a GitHub repo
• Use the following start command on Render:

  uvicorn api:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 10000
  

• Add your environment variables in the Render dashboard

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Do not commit your real .env file! Use .env.example for reference.