Django Social Media Application

Welcome to my Django Social Media Platform! Connect with others, share content, and explore exciting features.

Live Demo

Check out the live demo: Social Media Platform Demo

Features

• Authentication: Securely sign up, sign in, and reset passwords.
• Profiles: Explore, view, edit, and delete user profiles.
• Posting: Create, edit, and delete posts. Attach images for a rich experience.
• Comments: Engage with posts through comments.
• Likes: Express your appreciation by liking posts and comments.
• Saves: Easily find the posts you need by saving posts
• Follow/Unfollow: Stay updated with others' posts.
• Search: Easily find users.
• Email Verification: Ensure account security.

Important

If you're unable to log in, make sure to enter your email information in the .env file.

Repository

Explore the source code and contribute to the development on GitHub:

Installation

Follow these steps to set up the Social Media Platform on your local machine:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/DevOgabek/DjangoSocialMediaApplication.git

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory.
   • Define the following environment variables:
     • EMAIL: Your Gmail email address for sending verification emails.
     • PASSWORD: Your Gmail password or an application-specific password for sending emails.

4. Apply database migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

5. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

After completing these steps, you'll have the Social Media Platform up and running locally. Access it via your web browser at http://localhost:8000.

Usage

1. Sign Up / Sign In: Create an account or sign in.
2. Profile Management: Customize profile settings.
3. Posting Content: Share thoughts and multimedia.
4. Interacting with Content: Like, comment, and share.
5. Discovering Content: Find users and explore posts.
6. Account Settings: Manage security and privacy.

Contributing

Contributions welcome! Open issues or submit pull requests.

Important

When creating an account, ensure you enter a valid email address. You'll need to confirm it when logging in.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Important

If you're unable to log in, make sure to enter your email information in the .env file. Also, feel free to explore the source code and contribute to the development on GitHub.