IGDB: Internation Glacier Database
The IGDB is a database, that uses data from the WGMS to illustrate the consequences of climate change.
Our system allows you to visualize data with tables and plots, via our intuitive Web UI.
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Technologies used
- Flask
- SQLAlchemy
- Pandas
Requirements
- Python3
- POSIX shell
- Pip
- Pipenv
- MySQL/MariaDB
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://coolneng.duckdns.org/gitea/coolneng/igdb
- Change the working directory to the project:
cd igdb/code
- Install the dependencies:
pipenv install
All the dependencies will be installed inside a virtualenv.
Usage
- Start a shell inside the virtualenv:
pipenv shell
- Start the Flask server:
flask run
- When prompted for a password, insert your MySQL/MariaDB root password
The database will be created and populated automatically, if needed, each time the server is executed
- The website can be accessed via localhost:5000