A social media for developer made by developer

A social media platform built with Django, allowing users to create profiles, share projects, and like each other's work. This project is designed to provide a simple yet effective interface for connecting users and showcasing their projects.

Features

• User registration and authentication
• User profiles with customizable backgrounds
• Create and manage projects
• Like functionality for projects
• User search functionality

Technologies Used

• Django
• Python
• HTML/CSS
• Bootstrap
• jQuery
• SQLite (or your preferred database)

Getting Started

To get a local copy of this project up and running, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• pip (Python package installer)
• Virtual Environment (recommended)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

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

2. Create a virtual environment (optional but recommended):

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

3. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

   Make sure to include Pillow in your requirements.txt for handling images:

   Pillow
   

4. Run migrations: Before you start the application, you need to create the necessary database tables. Run:

   python manage.py makemigrations
   python manage.py migrate

5. Create a superuser: To access the Django admin panel, create a new admin user:

   python manage.py createsuperuser

6. Run the development server: Start the Django development server with:

   python manage.py runserver

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

Usage

• Users can register, log in, and create a profile.
• They can add projects with descriptions and images.
• Users can like projects and view profiles of other users.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue.

License

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

Acknowledgments

• Django Documentation
• Bootstrap for styling
• jQuery for dynamic content

### Instructions
- Replace `your-username` and `your-repo-name` with your actual GitHub username and repository name.
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