Django Backend with RESTful API

This project is a Django-based backend providing a RESTful API using the Django REST Framework (DRF).

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Features

• RESTful API with Django REST Framework
• Token-based Authentication (JWT / Session / Customizable)
• PostgreSQL / SQLite (configurable)
• CORS support for frontend integration
• Modular structure for apps

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Requirements

Make sure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.8+
• pip / pipenv / poetry
• Git

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Installation & Setup

Clone the Repository

https://github.com/Talai-Next/backend.git

Create and Activate Virtual Environment

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

Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the project root (if used), or update settings.py for:

DATABASE_URL=your-database-url
DJANGO_SECRET_KEY=your-secret-key

Apply Migrations

python manage.py migrate

Run Development Server

python manage.py runserver

Your API will be available at: http://localhost:8000/

Project Structure (Example)

├── api/
│   ├── migrations/
│   ├── serializers/
│   ├── tests/
│   ├── views/
│   └── urls.py
├── backend/
│   ├── settings.py
│   ├── urls.py
├── manage.py
├── requirements.txt
├── .gitignore
└── .env

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Useful Commands

python manage.py runserver          # Start dev server
python manage.py makemigrations    # Create migrations
python manage.py migrate           # Apply migrations
python manage.py createsuperuser   # Create admin user

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.