/tECH-inder

A project recruitment platform developed using Flask framework in Python where students can recruit or get recruited for projects.

Primary LanguagePython

tECH-inder

tECH-inder or tinder for tech is a recruitment platform for all the students and project makers who wish to create great projects for a great future.

Pre-requisites

  • Windows 10
  • Should have Python installed (recommended Python version >=Python3.9)
  • Web Browser (any latest browser with JavaScript enabled)

Installation and setup

  • Install the project as zip file from the download option provided by GitHub.

  • Run the setup.ps1 file on Windows CMD or PowerShell

  • If PowerShell shows an error like the following

    ps1 script running error

    execute the following command:

    Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force

    then run setup.ps1:

    .\setup.ps1

  • The setup (if successful) usually takes a few minutes and might look like it's stalled or nothing is happening so unless you see a flask message in your command line somewhat like:

     * Serving Flask app 'techinder.py'
 * Debug mode: off
WARNING: This is a development server. Do not use it in a production deployment. Use a production WSGI server instead.
 * Running on http://127.0.0.1:5000
Press CTRL+C to quit

Running on localhost

If the project has already been installed, then you can run it inside the virtual environment (venv):

  • To activate the virtual environment, go to your techinder root folder and type the following: 
    .\venv\Scripts\activate

If an error occurs like the one mentioned above in the Installation and Setup of the project, then the same previously mentioned command has to be executed: ps1 Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force Now run the virtual environment activate command again.

The command line should now look like this:

 (venv) C:\your_folder_path_to_techinder\ >

After successfully activating the venv run the flask app by using:

flask run

If there was no error, now all you need to do is to go to your browser and type http://localhost:5000 or http://127.0.0.1:5000

Testing the app

After successfully running the flask run command and opening the flask app in the browser, try registering with different values, signing-in, testing browser back button, view profile section, logging-out, etc; play around with updating account details, profiles, etc as well as creating different scenarios for the app to work and do report possible loop holes and bugs.

IF YOU ENCOUNTER AN ERROR DO REPORT THE ISSUE HERE . IT NOT ONLY HELPS DEVELOP A BETTER PROJECT BUT ALSO HELPS WITH GAINING KNOWLEDGE MUTUALLY.