Usage Guide

Using the Makefile

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

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

Example with curl:

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.