1. Introduction
2. Features
3. Getting Started
   • Prerequisites
   • Installation
4. Usage
   • Searching for a Player
   • Comparing Players
   • Viewing Graphs
5. Contributing
6. License

ShotGeek is a Django web application that provides NBA stats, scores, and player comparisons. Whether you're a casual fan or a stats enthusiast, ShotGeek helps you explore player performance and compare careers with detailed tables and visualizations.

• Player Search: Look up any NBA player by full name to access their career statistics.
• Career Stat Totals: View detailed career stats for individual players.
• Graphical Analysis: Use interactive graphs to visualize player performance over time.
• Player Comparison: Compare two players' career stats side by side.
• Customizable Views: Select stat categories for table and graph comparisons.

Ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• Python 3.10
• Django
• PostgreSQL

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ShotGeek/ShotGeek.git
   cd shotgeek

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python3.10 -m venv myenv
   source myenv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Uncomment DEVELOPMENT=True in .env:

   # .env
   SECRET_KEY='django-insecure-enfgxe59+e1kt+c#unqrutb9y#_0)+aht&+@5@^r@pupks1wt8'
   DEVELOPMENT=True

5. Set up the database:

   python manage.py migrate

6. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

7. Open your browser and visit: http://127.0.0.1:8000/

• Enter the player's full name in the search bar.
• Ensure correct spelling to avoid incorrect results.
• Example: Searching for Charles Barkley will take you to his player page.

• Click the Compare Players button to access the comparison tool.
• Enter the full name of two players to compare their stats side by side.
• Select specific stat categories for in-depth analysis.

• Navigate to a player's page or the comparison page.
• Use the dropdown menu to select a stat category.
• The graph will display trends over the player's career.

We welcome contributions from the open-source community. If you find any issues or want to suggest enhancements, feel free to create a pull request or submit an issue. For more information on contributing visit Contributing

ShotGeek is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.