1. python manage.py makemigrations
2. python manage.py migrate
3. python manage.py runserver

Web App for the Philadelphia Pointing Span Test (PPST)

CS 04400 - Section 2 - Spring 2026

PPST Application

Our Philadelphia Pointing Span Test (PPST) web application will enable the digital administration of PPST assessments. The system will allow medical professionals to administer tests and securely capture valuable patient data to support future evaluation and treatment. The application will provide a user-friendly interface designed to improve accessibility, including for patients who may otherwise have difficulty completing the test. The PPST app will be built with a strong emphasis on security, accessibility, and operational efficiency.

Installation

1. Install Python, Django, Visual Studio Code and Git Bash onto your system.
2. Download or git clone the Senior-Project-Spring-2026 package.
3. Open the package's folder as your Django project in the IDE of your choice.
4. Download Django packages: pip install django

You may start a virtual environment (venv) to run the project. Using Visual Studio Code, you can host your own local version of the Django project. Using a web server, you can host the project on an easily-accessible URL.

Usage

The project is intended for testing patients for cognitive decline. Patients will access the test area to take a submit tests. Doctors can access these tests and view results for medical purposes.

Project Goals

Our project’s core goals are to:

1. Provide a web-based application that allows PPST assessments to be easily administered, accessed, and analyzed online.
2. Develop a stable, scalable system supported by a dynamic database to ensure long-term reliability and maintainability.