Django Ecommerce

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Django Ecommerce

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Python 3.x: This project is developed using Python, so you need to have Python 3.x installed on your system. You can download the latest version of Python from the official website: Python Downloads.
Django: Django is a high-level Python web framework used to build web applications, including e-commerce platforms. Install Django using pip, the Python package manager:
```
pip install Django
```
Database Management System: E-commerce applications typically rely on databases to store product information, user data, and more. You can choose from various database systems supported by Django, such as:
- SQLite: Included with Django by default for development purposes.
- PostgreSQL: A robust, open-source database.
- MySQL: Another popular open-source relational database.
- Oracle Database: If your project has enterprise-level requirements.
Install the appropriate database system and configure it according to your project's needs. Make sure to update the database settings in your Django project's settings file (settings.py).

Virtual Environment (Optional but Recommended): It's a best practice to create a virtual environment for your project to manage its dependencies separately. You can create a virtual environment using virtualenv or venv:

# Using virtualenv
pip install virtualenv
virtualenv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use 'venv\Scripts\activate'

# Using venv (Python 3.3+)
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use 'venv\Scripts\activate'

Additional Python Packages: Depending on the specific requirements of your e-commerce project, you may need to install additional Python packages. Common packages include:
- Pillow: For handling image uploads and manipulation.
```
pip install Pillow
```
- Django Allauth: If you want to implement user authentication and account management.
```
pip install django-allauth
```
- Django Rest Framework: If you plan to build a RESTful API for your e-commerce platform.
```
pip install djangorestframework
```
Web Server (Production Environment): In a production environment, you'll need a web server to serve your Django application. Popular choices include:
- Gunicorn: A WSGI HTTP server for running Django applications.
```
pip install gunicorn
```
- uWSGI: Another WSGI server that can serve Django applications.
```
pip install uwsgi
```
Nginx or Apache (Production Environment): To serve as a reverse proxy and handle incoming HTTP requests in a production environment, you can use Nginx or Apache.
- Nginx: Install and configure Nginx to work with your Gunicorn or uWSGI server.
```
# Install Nginx
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nginx
```
- Apache: Install and configure Apache to work with your WSGI server (e.g., mod_wsgi for Apache).
```
# Install Apache and mod_wsgi
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install apache2 libapache2-mod-wsgi
```
E-commerce-Specific Dependencies: Depending on the specific features of your e-commerce platform, you may need to install additional packages related to payment processing, shipping integration, or other e-commerce services. Some common e-commerce-related libraries include:
- Stripe or PayPal SDK: for payment processing.
- Shippo or FedEx API: for shipping integration.
- E-commerce specific Python packages: If you are using specific e-commerce libraries, follow their installation instructions.

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/manish-jsx/django-ecommerce.git

Change into the project directory:
```
cd your-project
```
Install the required packages using pip:
```
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
Apply the database migrations:
```
python manage.py migrate
```
Create a superuser (an admin user) to manage the application:
```
python manage.py createsuperuser
```
Start the development server:
```
python manage.py runserver
```

Now, you should be able to access the project at http://localhost:8000/.

Project Structure

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project_name/ - The main project directory.
- app_name/ - Individual Django app directory.
  - models.py - Defines the database models.
  - views.py - Contains view functions.
  - urls.py - Handles URL routing for the app.
  - templates/ - HTML templates for the app.
  - static/ - Static files (CSS, JavaScript, etc.).
- project_name/ - Project settings and configuration.
- manage.py - Django management script.
- requirements.txt - List of required Python packages.

Usage

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To run the development server:

python manage.py runserver

You can access the application in your web browser at http://localhost:8000/. [Provide any other usage instructions here.]

Configuration

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Contributing

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License

This project is licensed under the [License Name] - see the LICENSE file for details.

[Include any other relevant information or acknowledgments as needed.]

Feel free to customize this README to suit the specific needs of your Django project. Provide clear and concise instructions to help users and potential contributors get started with the project.

Important Links

Link to PostgreSQL in Django Guide

System Architecture

How many app should a django ecommerce project have?

References

Awesome Django

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