Django Guide

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Setting up

Download Python latest version

Check Python version with:

python3 --version (for Mac)
python --version (for Windows)

Install pipenv
```
pip3 install pipenv
```
To install django, run in the backend folder (2021SpringGroup2/backend/):
```
pipenv install django
```
This command installs django virtual environment under /Users/bikembengisu/.local/share/virtualevs/backend-QHJv7y2b/ for me.

This path will be something like C:\\... in Windows.

This path is visible in the terminal after you have run pipenv install django command.

Running the server

Run Python interpreter for the virtual environment we created.

While at 2021SpringGroup2/backend, run:
```
pipenv shell
```
Then you can see a list of commands with:
```
python manage.py
```
And you can run the server with:
```
python manage.py runserver
```
The default port is 8000. If you want to run it in another port, run python [manage.py](http://manage.py) runserver 9000, for example.

In the terminal window, you get a link to the running server, such as http://127.0.0.1:8000/. Go to that address in the browser and you're good to go!