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+# Python Exam Fall 2024 - ICTU
+
+Welcome to the Python Exam Fall 2024 project repository for ICTU. This repository contains all the necessary materials and instructions for the Python exam.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Introduction](#introduction)
+- [Project Structure](#project-structure)
+- [Installation](#installation)
+- [Usage](#usage)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [License](#license)
+- [ChatMateServerApp](#chatmateserverapp)
+
+## Introduction
+
+This project is designed to help students prepare for the Python exam in Fall 2024. It includes sample questions, practice exercises, and reference materials.
+
+## Project Structure
+
+The repository is organized as follows:
+
+```
+python-exam-fall2024-ictu/
+│
+├── src/
+│   ├── maths/
+│   └── solutions/
+│
+├── tests/
+│
+├── docs/
+│
+├── chat-mate/
+│   └── ChatMateServerApp/
+│
+└── README.md
+```
+
+- `src/`: Contains the source code for exercises and solutions.
+- `tests/`: Contains test cases for the exercises.
+- `docs/`: Contains documentation and reference materials.
+- `chat-mate/ChatMateServerApp/`: Contains the Blazor Server App project that uses a SQLite database.
+
+## Installation
+
+To get started, clone the repository to your local machine:
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/rodern/python-exam-fall2024-ictu.git
+cd python-exam-fall2024-ictu
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+Navigate to the `src/` directory to find the exercises and solutions. You can run the exercises using Python:
+
+```bash
+python src/maths/exercise1.py
+```
+
+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions from the community. If you would like to contribute, please fork the repository and create a pull request with your changes.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for more details.
+
+## ChatMateServerApp
+
+The `ChatMateServerApp` is a Blazor Server App included in this repository. It uses a SQLite database and provides various services.
+
+### Project Structure
+
+The `ChatMateServerApp` is organized as follows:
+
+```
+chat-mate/ChatMateServerApp/
+│
+├── Data/
+├── DbModels/
+├── DbServices/
+├── Pages/
+├── Program.cs
+├── appsettings.json
+└── Startup.cs
+```
+
+- `Data/`: Contains data services and context.
+- `DbModels/`: Contains database models.
+- `DbServices/`: Contains database service interfaces and implementations.
+- `Pages/`: Contains Blazor pages.
+- `Program.cs`: Main entry point of the application.
+- `appsettings.json`: Configuration file.
+- `Startup.cs`: Configuration for services and middleware.
+
+### Running the Application
+
+To run the `ChatMateServerApp`, navigate to the project directory and use the following command:
+
+```bash
+dotnet run
+```
+
+The application will be available at `https://localhost:5001`.
+
+### Database Configuration
+
+The application uses a SQLite database. The connection string is configured in the `appsettings.json` file. Ensure you have the necessary SQLite tools installed to manage the database.