Django Project Setup - Comprehensive Guide

Please check the doc folder as well

1. Install Python

Check if Python is Already Installed: Open a terminal (Linux/Mac) or Command Prompt (Windows) and run:
```
python --version
```
or:
```
python3 --version
```
If Python is installed, it will display the version number.
Download Python: If Python is not installed, download the latest version from the official Python website.
Install Python:
- Windows:
  - Run the installer and make sure to check "Add Python to PATH" during installation.
- Mac/Linux:
  - Use the installer for Mac or package manager (e.g., apt for Ubuntu):
```
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3 python3-pip
```
Verify Installation: Run:
```
python3 --version
```

2. Install Virtualenv

Install Virtualenv: Run the following command to install it globally:
```
pip install virtualenv
```
Verify Installation: Run:
```
virtualenv --version
```

3. Set Up a Virtual Environment

Create a Project Directory:

mkdir django-tutorial
cd django-tutorial

Create the Virtual Environment:
```
virtualenv venv
```
This creates a virtual environment in the venv/ directory.
Activate the Virtual Environment:
- Windows:
```
venv\Scripts\activate
```
- Linux/Mac:
```
source venv/bin/activate
```
You should see (venv) in your terminal prompt, indicating the virtual environment is active.
Deactivate the Virtual Environment: If needed, deactivate the environment using:
```
deactivate
```

4. Install Django

Activate the Virtual Environment: Make sure your virtual environment is active.
Install Django:
```
pip install django
```
Verify Installation: Run:
```
django-admin --version
```
Save Dependencies: Save the installed packages to a requirements.txt file:
```
pip freeze > requirements.txt
```

5. Create a Django Project

Start a Django Project: Run:

django-admin startproject blogproject .

This creates the following structure:

django-tutorial/
    manage.py
    blogproject/
        __init__.py
        asgi.py
        settings.py
        urls.py
        wsgi.py

Run the Development Server: Verify the project by running:
```
python manage.py runserver
```
Open http://127.0.0.1:8000/ in your browser. You should see the Django welcome page.

6. Create an App

What is a Django App? An app is a web application that performs a specific functionality. Multiple apps together make a Django project.

Create the Blog App: Run:

python manage.py startapp blog

This creates the following structure:

blog/
    __init__.py
    admin.py
    apps.py
    migrations/
        __init__.py
    models.py
    tests.py
    views.py

Register the App in settings.py: Open blogproject/settings.py and add 'blog', to the INSTALLED_APPS list:
```
INSTALLED_APPS = [
    ...
    'blog',
]
```

7. Set Up Templates, Static, and Media Folders

Create the Folders: Run:

mkdir templates
mkdir static
mkdir media

Update settings.py: Configure these folders in blogproject/settings.py:

TEMPLATES = [
    {
        'BACKEND': 'django.template.backends.django.DjangoTemplates',
        'DIRS': [BASE_DIR / 'templates'],
        'APP_DIRS': True,
        'OPTIONS': {
            'context_processors': [
                'django.template.context_processors.debug',
                'django.template.context_processors.request',
                'django.contrib.auth.context_processors.auth',
                'django.contrib.messages.context_processors.messages',
            ],
        },
    },
]

STATIC_URL = '/static/'
STATICFILES_DIRS = [BASE_DIR / 'static']

MEDIA_URL = '/media/'
MEDIA_ROOT = BASE_DIR / 'media'

Add a Base Template: Create templates/base.html:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <title>{% block title %}Blog Project{% endblock %}</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="{% static 'css/styles.css' %}">
</head>
<body>
    <header>
        <h1>Welcome to the Blog Project</h1>
        <nav>
            <a href="{% url 'home' %}">Home</a>
            <a href="{% url 'register' %}">Register</a>
        </nav>
    </header>
    <main>
        {% block content %}{% endblock %}
    </main>
</body>
</html>

Create a Static CSS File: Create static/css/styles.css:

body {
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

header {
    background: #007BFF;
    color: white;
    padding: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

nav a {
    color: white;
    margin: 0 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

main {
    padding: 20px;
}

8. Create Views, URLs, and Templates

Home View:

Define the Home View: Add this to blog/views.py:

from django.shortcuts import render

def home(request):
    return render(request, 'home.html')

Map the URL: Add this to blog/urls.py:

from django.urls import path
from . import views

urlpatterns = [
    path('', views.home, name='home'),
]

Update the Project URLs: Include the blog app in blogproject/urls.py:

from django.contrib import admin
from django.urls import path, include

urlpatterns = [
    path('admin/', admin.site.urls),
    path('', include('blog.urls')),
]

Create the Template: Add templates/home.html:

{% extends 'base.html' %}

{% block title %}Home{% endblock %}

{% block content %}
    <h2>Welcome to the Blog!</h2>
    <p>This is the homepage.</p>
{% endblock %}

9. Run the Server

Start the development server:

python manage.py runserver

9. Set up Tkinter as per Tkinter.md

Go to gui directory:

python gui_main.py

Visit:

Home: http://127.0.0.1:8000/
Admin: http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/

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databasesetup.Md		databasesetup.Md
readme.Md		readme.Md
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Django Project Setup - Comprehensive Guide

Please check the doc folder as well

1. Install Python

2. Install Virtualenv

3. Set Up a Virtual Environment

4. Install Django

5. Create a Django Project

6. Create an App

7. Set Up Templates, Static, and Media Folders

8. Create Views, URLs, and Templates

Home View:

9. Run the Server

9. Set up Tkinter as per Tkinter.md

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Please check the doc folder as well

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2. Install Virtualenv

3. Set Up a Virtual Environment

4. Install Django

5. Create a Django Project

6. Create an App

7. Set Up Templates, Static, and Media Folders

8. Create Views, URLs, and Templates

Home View:

9. Run the Server

9. Set up Tkinter as per Tkinter.md

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