DefineX Setup Instructions

DefineX is a full-stack platform for AI-powered app building.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18+)
• Flutter SDK (v3.0+)
• Firebase Account

Backend Setup (Node.js)

1. Go to the backend directory:

   cd backend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file and add your Firebase credentials (optional for mock mode).
4. Start the server:

   node index.js

   The API will be available at http://localhost:5000.

Frontend Setup (Flutter)

1. Go to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend

2. Install Flutter packages:

   flutter pub get

3. Run the application:

   flutter run -d chrome  # For Web
   # OR
   flutter run           # For Desktop/Mobile

Development Progress

• Full-stack folder structure
• Starter UI (Login, Dashboard, Marketplace, Prompt Builder)
• Working mock Backend API
• Sample Template system
• Futuristic Branding & Theme

Note on Firebase

To enable real Firebase Authentication and Firestore:

1. Run flutterfire configure in the frontend folder.
2. Replace mock data in backend/routes with Firestore queries.