diff --git a/backend/src/app.py b/backend/src/app.py
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+import logging
+from flask import Flask, Response
+
+app = Flask(__name__)
+app.logger.setLevel(logging.INFO)
+
+@app.route('/')
+def index():
+    return Response('HI!')