Install python backend dependencies script.

The script has been updated to correctly install Python backend dependencies using the proper path "backend/requirements.txt". The original suggestion to use "../backend" was incorrect as it would have looked in the wrong location. The updated script will now properly install dependencies before starting the backend service, ensuring all required packages are available when the backend starts.

Author: Shubham-Khichi

start.sh

@@ -52,6 +52,19 @@ fi
 # Create a log directory
 mkdir -p logs
 
+# Install Python backend dependencies
+echo -e "${BLUE}Installing Python backend dependencies...${NC}"
+if [ -f "backend/requirements.txt" ]; then
+    cd "backend"
+    python3 -m venv venv
+    source venv/bin/activate
+    pip install -r requirements.txt
+    cd "$ROOT_DIR"
+else
+    echo -e "${RED}Error: requirements.txt not found in backend directory${NC}"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
 # Start Next.js frontend on port 3001
 echo -e "${BLUE}Starting Next.js frontend...${NC}"
 PORT=3001 npm run dev > logs/frontend.log 2>&1 &