Add start script for backend server initialization and update .gitignore

start.sh

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+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+# Exit immediately if a command fails
+set -e
+
+# Activate virtual environment
+source .venv/bin/activate
+
+# Start the backend
+python -m uvicorn server:app --reload --port 8000