LocalLens - Explore Like a Local, Experience Like a Native

LocalLens is a unique platform designed to connect tourists with local experts, offering authentic local experiences that go beyond the typical tourist attractions. Through LocalLens, tourists can explore a variety of local offerings, from guided tours and culinary adventures to artisan workshops and hidden gems known only to residents.

Technologies Used

Frontend: React
Backend: Django
Database: PostgreSQL
Containerization: Docker

Getting Started

These instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes.

Prerequisites

What you need to run the website:

Docker
Docker Compose

Installation

Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/GENESESHB/LocalLens.git

Navigate to the project directory:

   cd LocalLens

Use Docker Compose to build and start the Website in dev mode:

   docker-compose -f docker-compose.local.yml up --build

Usage

After running the containers, the web application should be accessible via:

Frontend: http://localhost:3000

Backend: http://localhost:8000

Create super user

   docker-compose -f docker-compose.local.yml run --rm django python3 manage.py createsuperuser

Check tests

   docker-compose -f docker-compose.local.yml run --rm django pytest