Community Empowerment Portal-Backend

Description

This project serves as a comprehensive platform that consolidates government schemes, scholarships, job opportunities, and other beneficial programs specifically tailored for minority communities and SC/ST communities. It aims to provide a centralized resource for individuals from these communities to easily access and benefit from various government initiatives.

Installation and Setup Guide

Prerequisites

• Python 3.9 and above: Make sure Python 3.9 or above is installed on your system.
• pip: Python package installer for installing dependencies.
• Virtualenv: Helps to create isolated Python environments.
• PostgreSQL: A relational database system that you need for database operations.

Step-by-Step Installation

Clone the Repository

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

Create and Activate a Virtual Environment

It is recommended to use a virtual environment to manage dependencies. You can create and activate a virtual environment using the following commands:

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

Install Dependencies

Install the necessary dependencies using pip:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Configure the Database

Update the DATABASES setting in settings.py to configure your database. If you're using PostgreSQL, make sure you have it installed and configured on your machine.

DATABASES = {
    'default': {
        'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.postgresql',
        'NAME': 'yourdbname',
        'USER': 'yourdbuser',
        'PASSWORD': 'yourdbpassword',
        'HOST': 'localhost',
        'PORT': '',
    }
}

Set Up Environment Variables

DJANGO_SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key
DEBUG=True
ALLOWED_HOSTS=localhost,127.0.0.1
DATABASE_URL=postgres://yourdbuser:yourdbpassword@localhost/yourdbname

Run Database Migrations

Apply database migrations to set up your database schema:

python manage.py makemigrations
python manage.py migrate

Create a Superuser

Create a superuser account to access the Django admin interface:

python manage.py createsuperuser

Follow the prompts to set up your superuser account.

Run the Development Server

Start the development server to test if everything is set up correctly:

python manage.py runserver

You should be able to access the application at http://127.0.0.1:8000.

Additional Notes

• PostgreSQL Installation: Make sure PostgreSQL is properly installed and running on your machine. You can download and install it from the official PostgreSQL website.

• Django Admin Panel: Access the Django admin panel at http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin using the superuser account you created.

• Environment Variables: Ensure that your .env file is correctly configured and included in your .gitignore to avoid exposing sensitive information.

Features

• Comprehensive Scheme Listings: Consolidates government schemes for minority and SC/ST communities.
• Search and Filter: Allows users to search and filter schemes based on various criteria.
• Admin Interface: Manage and update schemes, scholarships, and job opportunities from the Django admin panel.