My Portfolio Project Website Using Django

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Live at: https://tusher.site

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

1. Install Docker: Ensure Docker is installed on your system. Install Docker.
2. Install Docker Compose: Ensure Docker Compose is installed. Install Docker Compose.

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Running the Project with Docker

The project has been updated to use Docker and Nginx for deployment. Follow these steps to run it:

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/tusher16/My-portfolio-project.git
cd My-portfolio-project

2. Build and Start the Docker Containers

sudo docker-compose up --build

• django_gunicorn: Runs the Django app with Gunicorn.
• nginx: Serves as the reverse proxy to manage requests.

3. Access the Application

Once the containers are up and running, the application will be accessible at:
http://localhost (or public domain: https://tusher.site)

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Database Configuration

By default, this project uses SQLite. If using another database:

1. Update the .env file with the appropriate DATABASE_URL.
2. Run the following commands to apply migrations:

python3 manage.py makemigrations
python3 manage.py migrate

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Creating a Superuser

To access the admin interface:

python3 manage.py createsuperuser

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Local Development Without Docker

1. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Run migrations:

python3 manage.py makemigrations
python3 manage.py migrate

3. Start the development server:

python3 manage.py runserver

Access the application at http://127.0.0.1:8000.

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Features Added:

1. Dockerized Setup: Added support for Docker and Docker Compose.
2. Nginx Integration: Added Nginx as a reverse proxy for production.
3. Environment Variables: Centralized configuration with .env for sensitive data.
4. Static and Media Management: Configured Docker volumes for handling static and media files.

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How to Contribute

Feel free to fork this repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request!