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*python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate*
3. Install Python Dependencies
Once the virtual environment is activated, install the required Python packages:
*pip install -r requirements.txt*
4. Install Frontend Dependencies
This project uses JavaScript for frontend development. To install the necessary frontend dependencies:
*npm install*
***Building and Deploying the Project***
1. Apply Migrations
Ensure the database is up to date with the latest schema:
*python manage.py migrate*
2. Collect Static Files
Run this command to gather all the static files (CSS, JS, images) into the appropriate folder:
*python manage.py collectstatic*
3. Start the Development Server
You can start the Django development server with the following command:
*python manage.py runserver*
4. Deploy to Production
For production deployment, follow your specific cloud deployment instructions (e.g., on Azure). Here is a generic overview of the steps:
1. Set DEBUG = False in your settings.py file.
2. Configure a production-ready database (e.g., PostgreSQL or MySQL).
3. Set up a WSGI server such as Gunicorn to run the application.
4. Use a reverse proxy like Nginx to handle HTTP requests.
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