Django Blog Website

Welcome to the Django Blog Website repository! This project is a simple yet feature-rich blog platform built using Django, a powerful Python web framework. It allows users to create, read, update, and delete blog posts, manage user authentication, and interact with an intuitive user interface.

Features

• User Authentication:

  • Registration, Login, Logout
  • Password reset functionality

• Blog Posts Management:

  • Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) operations
  • List and detail views for blog posts

• Rich Text Editing:

  • Enhanced post creation with a WYSIWYG editor

• Responsive Design:

  • Fully functional on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices

• Commenting System (Optional):

  • Allow users to comment on blog posts

Requirements

• Python 3.8+
• Django 4.0+
• PostgreSQL (optional, can use SQLite for development)
• Virtualenv or pipenv (recommended for dependency management)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/django-blog.git
   cd django-blog

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python -m venv env
   source env/bin/activate   # On Windows use `env\Scripts\activate`

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set up the database:

   • For SQLite (default):

     python manage.py migrate

   • For PostgreSQL (optional): Configure the database settings in settings.py, then:

     python manage.py migrate

5. Create a superuser:

   python manage.py createsuperuser

6. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

   Visit http://127.0.0.1:8000/ in your browser.

Configuration

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the project root to configure sensitive settings:

SECRET_KEY=your-secret-key
DEBUG=True
DATABASE_URL=your-database-url

Static Files

Collect static files for production use:

python manage.py collectstatic

Usage

1. Navigate to the homepage to view the list of blog posts.
2. Log in to create, edit, or delete posts (admin or authenticated users).
3. Explore the admin panel at /admin to manage the website.

Screenshots

HomePage

Login

Registration

Single Post Page

Create New Post Page

Admin Panel Page

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-name).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add a new feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-name).
5. Create a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Django Documentation: https://docs.djangoproject.com/
• Tailwindcss: https://tailwindcss.com/
• Any additional libraries or inspirations you used for the project.

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Feel free to suggest improvements or report issues. Happy coding!