ngure1/Study-Bud

Study Buddy

Study Buddy is a Django-based web application that facilitates group discussions on various topics. Users can create rooms, join discussions, and contribute to conversations on specific study topics.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Usage

Features

• User Authentication: Users can sign up, log in, and manage their profiles.
• Room Creation: Users can create discussion rooms on specific study topics.
• Real-time Chat: Real-time chat functionality for users within each room.
• Join and Contribute: Users can join existing rooms and contribute to ongoing discussions.
• Notification System: Users receive notifications for new messages and room updates.
• Responsive Design: A responsive and user-friendly interface for desktop and mobile devices.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/study-buddy.git
   cd study-buddy

2. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv

   virtualenv venv    
   

3. Activate the virtual environment:

   • On Windows:

     venv\Scripts\activate

   • On Unix or MacOS:

     source venv/bin/activate

4. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

5. Apply migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

6. Create a superuser:

   python manage.py createsuperuser

7. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

8. Open your browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to access the application.

Usage

1. Access the application using the provided URL.
2. Sign up or log in to your account.
3. Create a new room or join an existing one.
4. Contribute to discussions by sending messages.
5. Enjoy collaborative studying with Study Buddy!