Secure REST API with Django REST Framework

Overview

This project is a REST API built with Django REST Framework. The goal is to design a system for tracking technical issues, including projects, contributors, tickets, and comments, with a role-based permission system.

The project was completed as part of the OpenClassrooms Python Developer program.

Features

• CRUD operations for projects, issues, and comments
• JWT authentication
• Role-based permissions
• API testing with Postman

Tech Stack

• Python
• Django
• Django REST Framework
• SQLite
• Postman

Installation

Clone the Repository

• git clone https://github.com/fabroyer/django-rest-api.git
• cd django-rest-api

Create and Activate Virtual Environment

Windows:

python -m venv env
env\Scripts\activate

Mac/Linux:

python -m venv env
source env/bin/activate

Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

Run the Development Server

python manage.py runserver

Open in browser:

http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/

Default Credentials

• Username: admin
• Password: admin

API Documentation (Postman)

• Postman URL: https://documenter.getpostman.com/view/31593605/2sA2xcZZsF

Application Overview

This API provides a technical issue tracking system that allows users to manage projects, contributors, tickets, and comments. It implements a role-based permission system to control access and actions.