Usage Guide
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Using the Makefile
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The Makefile simplifies common tasks like setting up, training, and running the server and client.

Available Commands:

- **Setup Dependencies**: `make all`
- **Train the Model**: `make train`
- **Run the Server**: `make run_server`
- **Run the Client**: `make run_client`
- **Run Tests**: `make test`

Making Predictions
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Ensure the server and client are running, then use an API client like `curl` or Postman to send a POST request.

Example with `curl`:
    .. code-block:: bash

        curl -X POST "http://127.0.0.1:8001/predict" \
        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
        -d '{
                "distance_from_home": 10.5,
                "distance_from_last_transaction": 5.2,
                "ratio_to_median_purchase_price": 1.3,
                "repeat_retailer": 1,
                "used_chip": 0,
                "used_pin_number": 1,
                "online_order": 0
            }'

The server will return an encrypted prediction, which the client decrypts before displaying the result.