The EngineersEcho Blog Website

Introduction

The EngineersEcho is a dynamic full-stack blog website developed using Django, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, AWS, and SQLite. This README provides information about the tech stack, features, and deployment details.

Tech Stack

Django
HTML
CSS
Bootstrap
AWS (S3 for file uploads, SMTP for email services)
SQLite

Features

User Authentication

Implemented user authentication functionalities, including Register, Login, Logout, and Profile Management.

AWS Integration

Utilized AWS S3 Buckets for efficient file uploads.
Implemented SMTP mail services for password reset functionality.

Performance Optimization

Implemented Pagination for better navigation and user experience.
Utilized image compression techniques to optimize website performance.

Database

Used SQLite for data storage.
Enabled user profile searches by usernames.

Deployment

Deployed the website using Nginx as a reverse proxy and Gunicorn combination for efficient handling of web requests.

Setup Instructions

Clone the repository:

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

Setup is same as default Django setup.
Install Dependencies in requirements.txt file
```
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
Start the Development Server
```
python manage.py runserver
```

Deployment Guide

Went through Code with Harry and DigitalOcean Blogs for the Deployment

Issues and Contributions

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please open an issue on GitHub. Contributions are welcome!

sanchit339/EngineersEcho