A Simple Blog Application built using Django Framework.
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These instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes. See deployment for notes on how to deploy the project on a live system.
Any Code Editor (VS Code preferred)
Python version 3.7 or higher
Latest version of Git
A PythonAnywhere Account (for deploying the project on a live system)
Step 1 : Downloading and Installing the Code Editor
| Code Editor | Link |
|---|---|
| Visual Studio Code | Download it from here |
| Sublime Text 3 | Download it from here |
| Atom | Download it from here |
Step 2 : Installing Python
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Click on Download Python.
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Click on the "Latest Python 3 Release - Python x.x.x" link.
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- Download the Windows x86-64 executable installer for 64-bit version of Windows
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- Download the Windows x86 executable installer for 32-bit version of Windows.
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Make sure to check "Add Python 3.x to Path" in the setup window of the Installer.
Verify the installation from the command prompt using following command :
python --version
And the installed version of python will be printed.
Step 3: Creating Project Directory
(Note : We are creating project directory in the desktop for ease of access)
cd desktop
mkdir mydblog
cd mydblog
Step 4: Cloning Repository using Git
git clone https://github.com/chiraag-kakar/My-Django-Blog.git
Note: The cloned repo directory need to be renamed as "My-Django-Blog".
Step 5: Creating Virtual Environment
Change the directory to the required one where the virtual environment will be created :
cd My-Django-Blog
Creating Virtual Environment named "myvenv" :
python -m venv myvenv
Activating "myvenv" :
myvenv\Scripts\activate
Command to deactivate "myvenv" :
deactivate
Step 6: Installing Requirements
Note: Virtual Environment should be activated.
Upgrading pip to the latest version :
python -m pip install --upgrade pip
Installing requirements :
pip install -r requirements.txt
Step 7: Creating Superuser and making database migrations to access the default Admin Panel
python manage.py createsuperuser
python manage.py makemigrations blog
python manage.py migrate blog
Step 8: Running the Project in local server
Note: Virtual Environment should be activated.
Run the following command in the terminal :
python manage.py runserver
Sign Up for a free account in Pythonanywhere.com and generate an API token.
pip3.7 install --user pythonanywhere
pa_autoconfigure_django.py --python=3.7 https://github.com/<your-github-username>/<your-github-repo-link>.git
python manage.py createsuperuser
python manage.py collectstatic
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details
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