Django E-commerce Web App Hosting

Live Demo: https://farhanareekode.github.io/E-com-Host/

Overview

This project is a Django-based e-commerce web application hosted on AWS. The application offers a robust platform for managing products, orders, and user authentication.

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Features

• User registration and login
• Product listing and detailed views
• Shopping cart and checkout functionality
• Admin panel for product and order management
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile users

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Technologies Used

• Backend: Django
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Database: SQLite (default) / PostgreSQL (optional for production)
• Hosting Platform: GitHub Pages / AWS / Custom Server

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How to Run Locally

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x installed
• pip for package management
• virtualenv for creating a virtual environment
• Git installed

Steps to Run Locally

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/farhanareekode/E-commerce.git
   cd E-commerce
   
   

2. Create a virtual environment: Run the following command to create a virtual environment: python3 -m venv env

   Activate the virtual environment: On Linux/macOS: source env/bin/activate

   On Windows: .\env\Scripts\activate

3. Install project dependencies: Run the following command to install all required dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Apply database migrations: Run the following command to apply migrations and set up the database: python manage.py migrate

5. Create a superuser account: Run the following command to create a superuser account for accessing the admin panel: python manage.py createsuperuser Follow the prompts to enter a username, email, and password.

   Log in to the admin panel at: http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/

6. Run the development server: Start the server using the following command: python manage.py runserver

7. Access the application in your browser: Open your web browser and go to: http://127.0.0.1:8000/