To ensure you're working with the correct version of Python and dependencies, set up a virtual environment:
*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.
***Running Automated Tests***
This project includes automated tests for the backend (Django) and frontend (JavaScript).
1. Backend Tests (Django)
To run the backend tests, use the Django test command:
*python manage.py test*
2. Frontend Tests (JavaScript)
To run the frontend tests (using a JavaScript testing framework like Jest or Mocha), use the following command:
*npm test*
3. Running All Tests
You can run both backend and frontend tests together using a tool like npm-run-all or by running them in parallel in separate terminal windows.
***Technical Overview***
***Technical Overview***
1. Build and Deployment Pipeline
1. Build and Deployment Pipeline
The project follows a Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline to ensure smooth development, testing, and deployment. The build pipeline is triggered upon push events to the repository, where it:
The project follows a Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline to ensure smooth development, testing, and deployment. The build pipeline is triggered upon push events to the repository, where it:
