Django Blog: A Platform for Sharing Articles

This Django-based web application serves as a platform for posting articles across various categories such as Django, Networking, and Development. Users can view existing articles, register on the platform, and create their own posts.

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Setup Instructions:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AvinashAnand02/Django-Blog.git
   cd Django_Blog

2. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Apply Migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

4. Create Superuser (Optional):

   python manage.py createsuperuser

5. Run the Development Server:

   python manage.py runserver

6. Access the Application:

   • Open your web browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to view the homepage.
   • Access the admin panel at http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/ to manage users and articles (requires superuser credentials).

Usage:

• View Articles: Users can browse articles on the homepage, categorized by Django, Networking, and Development.
• Create Post: Authenticated users can create new posts by filling out the "Create Post" form.
• Contact: Users can send messages via the contact form, accessible from the navigation bar.

Additional Notes:

• Ensure that Django and Python are installed on your system before proceeding with the setup.
• Customize the application as needed by modifying templates, views, and models according to specific requirements.
• For production deployment, configure settings such as DEBUG, ALLOWED_HOSTS, and database settings appropriately in settings.py.
• Refer to Django's official documentation for detailed information on Django usage and deployment.

Screenshots:

Here are some snapshots of the application:

1. Homepage:

2. Article Creation Form:

Live Demo:

Check out the live demo of the application at https://django-blog-pl3x.onrender.com/.

Author:

Avinash Anand

License:

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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