YourThoughts

YourThoughts is a platform that uses user-centred design and advanced software development to improve educational feedback mechanisms.

This system enhances transparency and accessibility in module evaluations, offering open feedback outcomes.

Demonstration Link: https://yourthoughts.me/

Technologies Used

• Django (Python)
• React (JavaScript)
• Bootstrap (CSS)
• PostgreSQL and SQLite (Database)
• spaCy (Natural Language Processing)
• Docker (Containerization)
• GitHub Workflow (CI/CD)
• Orcale Cloud (Hosting)
• Nginx (Web Server)

Running the Project

1. Clone the repository
2. Install the required dependencies:
   • pip install -r requirements.txt
   • npm install
3. Make migrations and migrate the database:
   • python manage.py makemigrations
   • python manage.py migrate
4. Create a superuser:
   • python manage.py createsuperuser
5. Run the Django server:
   • python manage.py runserver
6. Build the React frontend:
   • npm run build
7. Start the React server:
   • npm start
8. Visit http://localhost:3000/ in the browser