White Paper

Description

White Paper is a web application developed using the Python Django framework. This project serves as [brief purpose or functionality, e.g., "a platform for managing tasks efficiently" or "a blog application for sharing ideas"]. It emphasizes simplicity, scalability, and an intuitive user experience.

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Tech Stack

• Backend: Python, Django Framework
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Database: SQLite (default), with options for PostgreSQL/MySQL
• Others: Django Rest Framework (if applicable), Bootstrap (if applicable)

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Installation

Prerequisites

1. Python 3.8+ installed on your system.
2. Virtual Environment tools such as venv or virtualenv.
3. SQLite (default) or a preferred database like PostgreSQL/MySQL (optional).

Steps to Install and Run Locally

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ygowthamr/WhitePaper.git
   cd WhitePaper

2. Set up a virtual environment:

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

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Configure the database:

   • For the default SQLite database:
     No additional configuration is required.
   • For PostgreSQL/MySQL, update the DATABASES settings in settings.py.

5. Apply migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

6. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

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

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes and push:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Description of changes"
   git push origin feature-name

4. Submit a pull request.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Feel free to reach out for any queries or suggestions at [[email protected]]. 😊