Document Management System

Welcome to the Document Management System (DMS), a web application that allows users to securely manage their documents. Users can upload, view, delete, and download documents after logging in.

Features

• User Authentication: Users can create an account, log in, and log out.
• Upload Documents: After logging in, users can upload documents to the system.
• View Documents: Users can view uploaded documents directly within the application.
• Delete Documents: Users can delete unwanted documents.
• Download Documents: Users can download their documents from the system.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
• Backend: Django (Python)
• Database: SQLite (default in Django)
• Storage: FileSystem (for document storage)

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.8+: Download Python
• Django 3.2+: Django Documentation

Setup Instructions

Follow the steps below to set up the project locally:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/document-management-system.git
   cd document-management-system

2. Create a virtual environment (optional but recommended):

python -m venv env
source env/bin/activate
# For Windows: env\Scripts\activate

3. Install the dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run database migrations :

  python manage.py migrate

5. Create a superuser (optional, for admin access):

   python manage.py createsuperuser

6. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

7. Open your browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to access the system.

Usage Sign Up: Register an account on the sign-up page. Login: Log in to access your dashboard. Upload Documents: Use the upload feature to add new documents. View/Download/Delete Documents: Manage your documents with ease.

Folder Structure

document-management-system/
│
├── documents/                 # Application to handle document upload and management
│   ├── migrations/            # Django migration files
│   ├── templates/             # HTML templates for the web pages
│   ├── static/                # Static files (CSS, images)
│   ├── views.py               # Views for handling document operations
│   ├── models.py              # Models for Document and User
│   └── urls.py                # URL configurations for document app
│
├── DMS/                   # Django project settings
│   ├── settings.py            # Main project settings
│   └── urls.py                # Project-wide URLs
│
├── media/                     # Directory where uploaded documents are stored
├── manage.py                  # Django management script
├── requirements.txt           # Python dependencies
└── README.md                  # This README file