Added backend status check for when the backend is live, as well as changed the limit on get_all_cards() to optional

api_client.py

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ def health_check() -> bool:
 
 
 @st.cache_data(ttl=300) 
-def get_all_cards(limit: int = 100) -> list:
+def get_all_cards(limit: int | None = None) -> list:
     try:
         response = requests.get(f"{BACKEND_URL}/cards", params={"limit": limit}, timeout=10)
         response.raise_for_status()

app.py

@@ -33,9 +33,11 @@ st.badge("Upload a Pokémon card image to extract its data and find similar card
 # ----- BACKEND STATUS -----------
 # --------------------------------
 
+if health_check():
+    st.success("Backend is reachable.")
+
 if not health_check():
-    st.error("⚠️ Backend is not reachable. Make sure the FastAPI Space is running.")
-    st.stop()
+    st.error("⚠️ Backend is not reachable. Make sure the FastAPI Space is running (Selecting a Pokemon will start up the Backend)")
 
 
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