Update dependencies and improve Python path handling

Updated several frontend dependencies including MUI packages and added new ones like `@mui/x-charts`. Adjusted the Python path setup in the CI configuration to correctly point to the `aaredb` backend, ensuring accurate module resolution.

backend/main.py

@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ from app.routers import (
 from app.database import Base, engine, SessionLocal
 from app.routers.protected_router import protected_router
 
+os.makedirs("images", exist_ok=True)
+
 
 # Utility function to fetch metadata from pyproject.toml
 def get_project_metadata():
@@ -225,7 +227,6 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
         # Test or CI Mode: Run server process temporarily for test validation
         ssl_dir = Path(cert_path).parent
         ssl_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
-        os.makedirs("images", exist_ok=True)
 
         # Generate self-signed certs if missing
         if not Path(cert_path).exists() or not Path(key_path).exists():