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https://github.com/prath0m/first-django-application
First Django Application that I created using Clever Cloud MySQL Database
https://github.com/prath0m/first-django-application
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First Django Application that I created using Clever Cloud MySQL Database
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/prath0m/first-django-application
- Owner: prath0m
- Created: 2024-08-11T13:24:49.000Z (3 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-08-11T13:38:50.000Z (3 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-10-11T07:05:29.320Z (about 1 month ago)
- Topics: clevercloud, django-application, mysql, mysql-database, python
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 52.7 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Django Project Configuration
This project is a web application built using Django, a high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. This README provides instructions on setting up and configuring the Django environment.
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed on your system:
- **Python 3.6+**
- **pip** (Python package installer)
- **virtualenv** (Optional but recommended for isolated environments)
### Installation
1. **Clone the repository:**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/prath0m/First-Django-Project.git
cd First-Django-Project
```
2. **Create and activate a virtual environment:**
It's recommended to use a virtual environment to isolate your project's dependencies.
```bash
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`
```
3. **Install the required dependencies:**
Install the dependencies listed in `requirements.txt`:
```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
4. **Set up the database:**
Django uses SQLite by default, but you can configure other databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL. Run the following commands to set up your database:
```bash
python manage.py migrate
```
5. **Create a superuser:**
To access the Django admin panel, you'll need to create a superuser account:
```bash
python manage.py createsuperuser
```
6. **Run the development server:**
Start the Django development server to see your application in action:
```bash
python manage.py runserver
```
Visit `http://127.0.0.1:8000/` in your web browser to view the application.
### Configuration
#### Settings
The `settings.py` file in the `myproject/` directory contains all the configuration options for your Django project, including:
- **DEBUG**: Set to `True` during development. Set to `False` in production.
- **ALLOWED_HOSTS**: Add your domain or IP address here when deploying to production.
- **DATABASES**: Configure your database engine and credentials here.
- **STATIC_URL** and **MEDIA_URL**: Define the URL paths for serving static and media files.
#### Environment Variables
It's a good practice to store sensitive information like `SECRET_KEY`, database credentials, and API keys in environment variables. You can use the `python-decouple` package or similar tools to manage environment variables:
```bash
pip install python-decouple