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 After that you specify ```black filename.py``` in the terminal and black automatically formats your code. 
 If you want to format the whole directory, you can run ```black ./VitalTrackServer``` in the VitalTrack Directory
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+## MongoDB Connection Setup
+
+To connect to MongoDB for this project, follow these steps:
+
+### 1. Install Required Python Packages
+
+Ensure you have Python installed. Then, install the project dependencies using the `requirements.txt` file:
+
+```bash
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+
+### Setting Up Environment Variables
+
+1. Copy the `example.env` file to `.env`:
+
+```bash
+cp example.env .env
+