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+# Prerequisites
+Make sure you have the following software installed on your machine:
+- Python: Download and install the latest version from Python.org.
+- pip: This is the package installer for Python, typically included with Python installation.
+- Virtualenv: This helps create isolated Python environments. You can install it using pip if not - already installed:
+
+```bash
+pip install virtualenv
+```
+# Clone the repository
+First, clone the repository to your local machine using Git. Open your terminal and run the following command:
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repository-name.git
+```
+## Navigate to the project directory
+Change your working directory to the project's directory
+```bash
+cd backend
+```
+## Create and Activate virtual Environment
+```bash
+virtualenv venv
+```
+### Activate
+**On mac/Linux**
+
+```bash
+source venv/bin/activate
+```
+
+**On Windows**
+```bash
+venv\Scripts\activate
+
+```
+## Install Dependencies
+Install the project dependencies listed in the requirements.txt file:
+```bash
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
+Install Django using pip within your virtual environment:
+```bash
+pip install django
+```
+Install Django REST Framework using pip:
+```bash
+pip install djangorestframework
+```
+## Set up the Database
+Run the following commands to set up the database:
+```bash
+python manage.py makemigrations
+python manage.py migrate
+```
+## Create a Superuser
+Create a superuser to access the Django admin interface:
+```bash
+python manage.py createsuperuser
+```
+### Run the Development Server
+Start the development server:
+```bash
+python manage.py runserver
+```
+The development server will typically be available at **http://127.0.0.1:8000**.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+### Common Issues
+
+- If you encounter an error like pip: command not found, ensure Python and pip are properly installed.
+- If you see dependency errors, try deleting the venv folder and re-create the virtual environment, then re-run pip install -r requirements.txt.
+  
+# Useful Links:
+- [Django Documentation](https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/5.0/)
+- [Django REST Framework Documentation](https://www.django-rest-framework.org/)
+- [Python Downloads](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
+- [pip Documentation](https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/)
+