Pulse and Pen is a dynamic blogging website that allows users to create, edit, and share their blog posts. It provides an engaging platform for writers and readers to interact through comments and likes, fostering a community for creative expression.
- User Authentication: Secure login and registration system.
- Create and Manage Blogs: Users can write, edit, and delete their blog posts.
- Interactive Engagement: Readers can comment on and like blog posts.
- Responsive Design: Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
- Admin Panel: Administrative access for managing user posts and activities.
- Framework: Django
- API: Django REST Framework (DRF)
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Authentication: Django's built-in authentication system
- Version Control: Git, GitHub
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Bilal-khan-1604/Pulse-and-Pen.git
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Navigate to the project directory:
cd Pulse-and-Pen -
Create and activate a virtual environment:
python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
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Install the dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
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Set up the database:
- Update the database settings in
settings.pyto configure PostgreSQL. - Apply the migrations:
python manage.py migrate
- Update the database settings in
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Create a superuser for admin access:
python manage.py createsuperuser
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Start the development server:
python manage.py runserver
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Open your browser and go to
http://127.0.0.1:8000to access the application.
Contributions are welcome! To contribute:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch:
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
- Make your changes and commit them:
git commit -m "Add your message here" - Push to the branch:
git push origin feature/your-feature-name
- Create a pull request.
If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out:
- GitHub: Bilal-khan-1604
- Email: mbk.muhammadbilalk@gmail.com