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 # Ignore all generated files
 *.log
 *.pyc
-*.json
 
 # Ignore .DS_Store files
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README.md

@@ -19,21 +19,42 @@ An interactive tool for teaching and learning molecular programming.
 
 ## Run this project
 
+### Prerequisite
+
 First, ensure `node.js` and `npm` are installed on your machine.
 
-Then, clone the project and `cd` to the folder *server*. Run the following
-command to install the dependencies for the server:
+Then, clone and `cd` into the project.
+
+### Set up the server
+
+`cd` to the folder `server/`. Run
 ```shell
-$ npm install express body-parser cors
+$ npm init -y
+```
+to initialize an empty `package.json` inside `server/`. Open and add the following lines to
+your `package.json`:
+
+```json
+"type": "module",
+"scripts": {
+  "start": "nodemon index.js"
+},
+```
+
+Next, run the following command to install the dependencies for the server:
+```shell
+$ npm install express body-parser cors nodemon
 ```
 After all packages are installed,
-run `npm start` to start the server. Make sure port 3000 is available as
-the server will run in port 3000 by default
+run `npm start` to start the server. Make sure `port 3000` is available as
+the server will run in `port 3000` by default
+
+### Set up the client
 
-Next, `cd` to the folder *client* and run the following command to install all
+`cd` to the folder `client/` and run the following command to install all
 the dependencies:
 ```shell
-$ npm install react react-dom reac-redux redux redux-thunk @material-ui/core axios d3
+$ npm install react react-dom react-redux redux redux-thunk @material-ui/core axios d3
 ```
 Finally, run `npm start` on the client. The client uses port 3000 as default
 too, but it can automatically change to use another port if port 3000 isn't

client/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+# Getting Started with Create React App
+
+This project was bootstrapped with [Create React App](https://github.com/facebook/create-react-app).
+
+## Available Scripts
+
+In the project directory, you can run:
+
+### `npm start`
+
+Runs the app in the development mode.\
+Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) to view it in your browser.
+
+The page will reload when you make changes.\
+You may also see any lint errors in the console.
+
+### `npm test`
+
+Launches the test runner in the interactive watch mode.\
+See the section about [running tests](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/running-tests) for more information.
+
+### `npm run build`
+
+Builds the app for production to the `build` folder.\
+It correctly bundles React in production mode and optimizes the build for the best performance.
+
+The build is minified and the filenames include the hashes.\
+Your app is ready to be deployed!
+
+See the section about [deployment](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/deployment) for more information.
+
+### `npm run eject`
+
+**Note: this is a one-way operation. Once you `eject`, you can't go back!**
+
+If you aren't satisfied with the build tool and configuration choices, you can `eject` at any time. This command will remove the single build dependency from your project.
+
+Instead, it will copy all the configuration files and the transitive dependencies (webpack, Babel, ESLint, etc) right into your project so you have full control over them. All of the commands except `eject` will still work, but they will point to the copied scripts so you can tweak them. At this point you're on your own.
+
+You don't have to ever use `eject`. The curated feature set is suitable for small and middle deployments, and you shouldn't feel obligated to use this feature. However we understand that this tool wouldn't be useful if you couldn't customize it when you are ready for it.
+
+## Learn More
+
+You can learn more in the [Create React App documentation](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/getting-started).
+
+To learn React, check out the [React documentation](https://reactjs.org/).
+
+### Code Splitting
+
+This section has moved here: [https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/code-splitting](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/code-splitting)
+
+### Analyzing the Bundle Size
+
+This section has moved here: [https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/analyzing-the-bundle-size](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/analyzing-the-bundle-size)
+
+### Making a Progressive Web App
+
+This section has moved here: [https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/making-a-progressive-web-app](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/making-a-progressive-web-app)
+
+### Advanced Configuration
+
+This section has moved here: [https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/advanced-configuration](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/advanced-configuration)
+
+### Deployment
+
+This section has moved here: [https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/deployment](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/deployment)
+
+### `npm run build` fails to minify
+
+This section has moved here: [https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/troubleshooting#npm-run-build-fails-to-minify](https://facebook.github.io/create-react-app/docs/troubleshooting#npm-run-build-fails-to-minify)