Mind Oasis Backend

This is the backend for the Mind Oasis project, built with Spring Boot and Java 17. Mind Oasis is an art-inspired mindfulness and journaling web application designed to leverage visual metaphors as catalysts for self-reflection. When stress makes it difficult to articulate complex feelings into words, Mind Oasis provides a "visual outlet" for the internal landscape.

Concept & Vision

• Image-to-Emotion Connection: Addresses the issue of inarticulacy by allowing users to select visual metaphors that mirror their emotional state.
• Artistic Resonance: Integrates with The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) Open Access collection to provide users with resonant artistic experiences.
• Guided Reflection: Facilitates spiritual healing through a "Select Metaphor -> Guided Journaling -> Art Dialogue" workflow.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js (JavaScript)
• Backend: Java + Spring Boot
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Deployment: AWS (App Runner & RDS)

Local Development

Backend

1. Clone the repository
2. Open in IntelliJ IDEA
3. Run BackendApplication
4. Visit http://localhost:8080/api/health