New Project Setup (1).txt

Django New Project Setup Guide

1. Create Virtual Environment:
   - Command: `py -m venv .venv`
   - Purpose: Isolates project dependencies.

2. Activate the Environment:
   - Command (PowerShell): `.\.venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1`
   - Purpose: Activates the virtual environment for use.

3. Install Django:
   - Command: `pip install django`
   - Purpose: Installs the Django

4. Install Django REST Framework (Optional):
   - Command: `pip install djangorestframework`
   - Purpose: Installs Django REST Framework for building APIs.

5. Create Django Project:
   - Command: `django-admin startproject event-management .`
   - Purpose: Initializes a new Django project named `myproject`.

6. Save Dependencies:
   - Command: `pip freeze > requirements.txt`
   - Purpose: Records installed dependencies for easy replication.


7. Configure PostgreSQL Database:
   - File: `.env`
   - Content:
     ```
     DB_NAME=your_database_name
     DB_USER=your_username
     DB_PASSWORD=your_password
     DB_HOST=localhost
     DB_PORT=5432
     ```
   - Purpose: Sets up database configuration for PostgreSQL.

8. Migrate Database:
   - Command: `py manage.py migrate`
   - Purpose: Applies migrations to create database schema.

9. Create Superuser (Optional):
   - Command: `py manage.py createsuperuser`
   - Purpose: Creates an admin superuser for Django admin access.

10. Start Development Server:
    - Command: `py manage.py runserver`
    - Purpose: Launches the local development server.


11. Delete Project:
   - Command: rm -r projectfoldername
   - Purpose: Delete a django project projectfoldername.