Sign Language Processing

A TypeScript-based project for sign language processing, including gesture recognition and translation. This repository is designed to provide real-time solutions for interpreting sign language using modern tools and frameworks.

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Features

• Real-time gesture recognition
• Sign language translation
• Modular and scalable TypeScript codebase

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Prerequisites

Before setting up the project, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v16 or higher recommended)
• npm or yarn
• TypeScript (globally installed)

To install TypeScript globally: npm install -g typescript

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Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

Clone this repository to your local machine: git clone https://github.com/kevinjosethomas/sign-language-processing.git

Navigate into the project directory:

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2. Install Dependencies

Install all required dependencies using npm or yarn: npm install

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3. Compile TypeScript

Compile the TypeScript files into JavaScript using the following command: tsc

This will generate a dist folder (or as specified in your tsconfig.json) containing the compiled JavaScript files.

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4. Run the Application

After successful compilation, run the application locally using Node.js: node dist/index.js

If your entry point is different (e.g., app.ts), adjust accordingly: node dist/app.js

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Development Workflow

Start Development Server

To start a development server with live reloading, use a tool like ts-node-dev. Install it globally if not already installed: npm install -g ts-node-dev

Run the development server: ts-node-dev src/index.ts

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Linting and Formatting

This project uses ESLint and Prettier for code quality. Run linting with: npm run lint

Format code with Prettier: npm run format

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Project Structure

Here’s an overview of the key folders and files in this repository:

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Available Scripts

The following scripts are defined in package.json:

Script	Description
start	Runs the compiled JavaScript files
build	Compiles TypeScript into JavaScript
dev	Starts a development server using ts-node
lint	Runs ESLint to check code quality
format	Formats code using Prettier

Run these scripts using: npm run dev

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork this repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-name.
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m "Add feature".
4. Push to your branch: git push origin feature-name.
5. Open a pull request.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.

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