Django Quickstart Template

This repository contains a default structure for new Django projects. The setup includes:

• A settings module.
• Database configured for PostgreSQL with psycopg2 in requirements.
• Scripts to source a virtual environment, load constants and start dev server.
• Error logging configuration for production.

Installation

1. Download the template for Django 1.10.2.
2. Install a virtualenv and update env.sh.
3. Rename folder django_project to your project's name.
4. Update your project's name in the following django files:

   * manage.py
   * settings/common.py
   * settings/dev.py
   * settings/__init__.py
   * wsgi.py
   * urls.py

5. Update start.sh to point to your project's dev settings.

Configuration

Export the following (required) variables in env.sh:

• SECERT_KEY
• DBNAME
• DBPASS
• DBUSER
• STATIC_ROOT
• MEDIA_ROOT
• ERROR_LOG

Usage

To start a dev server, run

./start.sh