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+# Multi-label movie classification using logistic regression 
+Server adrress: http://20.86.144.56/
+If server is down please email jm01061@surrey.ac.uk
+
+# How to run locally:
+1. Clone the master branch locally.
+2. Install the necessary Python and NodeJS dependencies.
+3. Open two terminal windows in the coursework folder.
+4. Run app.py with Python 3 from the coursework directory.
+5. Run index.js using Node from within the NodeAPI directory.
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+# Multi-label movie classification using logistic regression 
 Server adrress: http://20.86.144.56/
-if server is down please email jm01061@surrey.ac.uk
+If server is down please email jm01061@surrey.ac.uk
+
+# How to run locally:
+1. Clone the master branch locally.
+2. Install the necessary Python and NodeJS dependencies.
+3. Open two terminal windows in the coursework folder.
+4. Run app.py with Python 3 from the coursework directory.
+5. Run index.js using Node from within the NodeAPI directory.
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