README.md

RoadWatch

RoadWatch is an AI-driven infrastructure monitoring and citizen complaint management platform.

Features

• Citizen Complaint Management: Easily report road issues and track the status of complaints.
• AI Chatbot Assistant: Specialized AI assistant for navigating platform features and reporting civic issues.
• Interactive Dashboard: View reported road issues and statuses.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Next.js (or Vite)
• Backend: Node.js, Express, Serverless Functions
• Database/Auth: Supabase
• AI Integration: Groq LLM API

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• npm or yarn

Installation Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <your-repository-url>
   cd RoadWatch

2. Install frontend dependencies:

   cd frontend
   npm install

3. Install backend dependencies:

   cd ../backend
   npm install

4. Environment Variables Configuration:

   • In the frontend directory, copy .env.example to .env (or create a new .env file) and add your Supabase variables (e.g., VITE_SUPABASE_URL, VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY).
   • In the backend directory, create a .env file and add your backend API keys (like Groq API key and Supabase credentials).

5. Run the Development Servers:

   • Open two terminal windows.
   • Start the Frontend:

     cd frontend
     npm run dev

   • Start the Backend:

     cd backend
     npm start