FusionWorks

FusionWorks is a Django-based web application designed to [describe the purpose of your project]. This document provides an overview of the project, setup instructions, and guidelines for development and deployment.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Django 3.x or higher
• PostgreSQL or SQLite (depending on your database choice)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/harsh-u-simform/fusionworks.git
   cd fusionworks

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

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

3. Install the dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set up the database:

   python manage.py makemigrations
   python manage.py migrate

5. Create a superuser:

   python manage.py createsuperuser

Configuration

1. Database Configuration:

   Edit the settings.py file in the fusionworks directory to configure your database settings. For example:

   DATABASES = {
       'default': {
           'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.postgresql',
           'NAME': 'fusionworks_db',
           'USER': 'your_db_user',
           'PASSWORD': 'your_db_password',
           'HOST': 'localhost',
           'PORT': '5432',
       }
   }

2. Secret Key:

   Ensure that your SECRET_KEY is set in the settings.py file. For production, use environment variables to manage the secret key.

3. Static and Media Files:

   Configure the paths for static and media files in the settings.py file as needed.

Usage

1. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

2. Access the application:

   Open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to view the application.

Running Tests

1. Run the tests:

   python manage.py test

Deployment

1. Prepare for deployment:

   Ensure all static files are collected:

   python manage.py collectstatic

2. Deploy to your chosen environment:

   Follow the guidelines for deploying Django applications to your hosting service (e.g., Heroku, AWS, DigitalOcean).

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-branch-name.
3. Make your changes and commit them: git commit -m 'Add some feature'.
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature-branch-name.
5. Open a pull request.

License

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

Contact

For any inquiries or issues, please contact [your email address].

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Thank you for using FusionWorks!