django-x-clone

This project was created to apply my Django knowledge by attempting to replicate X

Overview

The main goal of this project is to develop a web application only by using the Django framework to create a website where users can create posts, follow other users, and interact with content similar to the X application.

Planned Features

• User Authentication: Allow users to register, log in, and manage their profiles.
• Post Creation: Enable users to create short messages, similar to tweets.
• User Following: Allow users to follow other users to see their posts in their feed.
• Interactions: Implement features such as likes, retweets, and comments on posts.
• Search: Add a search feature to allow users to find other users or specific posts.

Development Environment

1. Clone the project:

git clone https://github.com/anthohn/django-x-clone.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd django-x-clone

3. Create virtual environment :

py -m venv ENV

4. Activate the virtual envrionment :

env\Scripts\activate

5. Install dependencies :

pip install -r requirements.txt

6. Install TawilwindCss :

py manage.py tailwind install

7. Apply migrations :

py manage.py migrate

8. Run the development server :

py manage.py runserver

Note: This project is developed for educational purposes and to practice Django skills. It is not affiliated with X.