YFN

YFN is the ultimate platform where creators like artists and bloggers converge to share, connect, and grow. At the heart of our community lies a strong belief in the power of creativity and collaboration. Our platform provides an interactive space for creators to post their blog content, share their art, and interact with a like-minded community.

With YFN, we're building bridges between creators, fostering connections that inspire and amplify the creative process. So, whether you're an artist, a writer, or an enthusiast, YFN is your space to create, connect, and thrive.

Welcome to the YFN community – where every creator's voice is heard and valued.

Developer Guide

How to run locally

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ceeriil/YFN.git

2. Navigate into the YFN directory:

   cd YFN

3. Ensure you have Python 3 installed on your machine. If not, download and install Python 3 from the official Python website.

4. Create a virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv venv

5. Activate the virtual environment:

   • On Unix or MacOS, run:

     source venv/bin/activate

   • On Windows, run:

     .\venv\Scripts\activate

6. Install the requirements:

   pip3 install -r requirements.txt

7. Create a superuser account:

   python3 manage.py createsuperuser

8. Navigate into the src directory:

   cd src

9. Make migrations:

   python3 manage.py makemigrations

10. Apply migrations:

    python3 manage.py migrate

11. Run the development server:

    python3 manage.py runserver

12. Visit http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin to make changes to the database.

Note: The project currently uses SQLite as the default database.

Features

Current Features

• Create an account
• Login
• Descriptive homepage
• Profile update
• Profile info page
• Add a post
• Edit a post
• Delete a post

Fixes Needed

• Fix stylings for all the pages
• Make add post in a modal

Features Needed

• Update models for profile info to include bio, about, website link, Instagram link, Facebook link, location
• Add search functionality
• Add comment and like functionality
• Expand post model
• Possibly use rich text editor for post

Please raise an issue for any feature that needs to be added.

Acknowledgments

This project uses Django Project Boilerplate by justdjango. Refer to OLDREADME.md to view the template README.