HackNYU2022 Project - Letters without Borders

Authors

• Jack Chen (Backend, Python)
• Jack Lee (Frontend, HTML/CSS/JS)
• Johnathan Zhou (Frontend, HTML/CSS/JS)
• Brian Zou (Fullstack, Python/HTML)

Project Description

The objective of our HackNYU2022 project is to create an application that promotes positivity through anonymously submitted messages which can be accessed by other users, who can respond to those messages.

Architecture Overview

Flask is the framework of the project. It allows for easier wiring of the front end and the back end, along with the database.

Running the project

http://localhost:5000/

Running the project and pasting the link above in a web browser allows a user to access the local site. Alternatively, users can right click the index.html file under HackNYU2022/website/ templates/index.html and open in a browser of their choice.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• You have Python 3 installed
• You have imported the flask libraries

(Note: comments on specific imports located in the init.py file - installation can be done through pip in the terminal/command prompt)

SQL Database

SQL database created using Flask and SQLAlchemy, database stored locally.

Contacts

If you have any questions regarding the project, you can locate us at:

• zc2398@nyu.edu (Jack Chen)
• jl12734@nyu.edu (Jack Lee)
• qz2190@nyu.edu (Johnathan Zhou)
• bz2193@nyu.edu (Brian Zou)