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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# This is a setup script for the Python project
+
+echo "Setting up the Python environment..."
+
+# Install dependencies
+if command -v pip &> /dev/null; then
+    echo "Installing Python dependencies..."
+    pip install -r requirements.txt
+else
+    echo "Error: pip not found. Please install Python and pip first."
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Run the app Python script
+echo "Running app.py..."
+python app.py
+
+echo "Setup complete! You're ready to start working on your Python project."