CareConnect is a medical appointment booking system designed to streamline the process of scheduling healthcare appointments. It features a web interface for patients and a backend for managing appointments, including automated email reminders to ensure patients stay informed about their upcoming visits.

Before you start, make sure you have:

1. GitHub Account
   • Ensure you have a GitHub account. Sign up or log in here: GitHub
2. Microsoft Visual Studio Code
   • Download and install Visual Studio Code if not already installed: VSCode
   • Install the WSO2 Ballerina plugin from the VSCode extensions marketplace.
3. Git
   • Install Git for version control. Follow the installation guide here: Git
4. Web Browser
   • A recent version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is required.
5. Choreo Account
   • Sign up for a Choreo account to integrate and deploy services efficiently.

CareConnect utilizes the Backend for Frontend (BFF) pattern to create a seamless connection between the frontend web application and the backend services. The architecture is divided into two primary domains:

• Web Portal: Handles user interactions and presents a responsive interface for appointment management.
• Appointment Management: Backend domain that orchestrates appointment scheduling, reminders, and database interactions.

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