Django To-Do App

A simple, user-friendly To-Do application built with Django, enabling users to add, update, and delete tasks. This app can be used as a personal productivity tool or as a foundation for more complex task management applications.

Features

• User Authentication: Login and logout functionality.
• CRUD Functionality: Users can create, read, update, and delete tasks.
• Task Completion Status: Mark tasks as complete or incomplete.
• Search Functionality: Search tasks by keywords.
• Responsive UI: Styled with HTML and CSS for a clean and responsive design.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.7+
• Django 3.2+
• Git
• (Optional) A PostgreSQL database for production

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo-name.git
   cd your-repo-name
   

2. Create a Virtual Environment: python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows, use venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install Dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set Up Environment Variables:

   Create a .env file in the root directory and add a SECRET_KEY for Django. Example .env: plaintext Copy code SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key DEBUG=True

5. Run Migrations:

    bash
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    python manage.py migrate
   

6. Create a Superuser (to access Django admin):

    bash
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    python manage.py createsuperuser
   

7. Run the Development Server:

   bash Copy code python manage.py runserver

Open http://127.0.0.1:8000 in your browser to access the app.

Project Structure

1. base/ - Main app folder containing views, models, and templates.
2. templates/ - HTML templates for the app’s UI.
3. static/ - Static files like CSS and JavaScript.
4. manage.py - Django’s command-line utility for administrative tasks.

Usage

1. Register for a new account or login if you already have one.
2. Add tasks using the "Add Task" button.
3. Update or delete tasks as needed.
4. Search tasks using keywords.