Boilerplate

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Django boilerplate apps are a collection of apps that can be used to quickly

Overview

Django CI/CD Workflow Boilerplate apps are a collection of apps that can be used as a base for starting a new Django project. They are designed to provide a basic setup and structure, allowing developers to quickly get started with their projects without having to recreate everything from scratch.

Features

  • Boilerplate Apps: Provides a collection of apps that can be easily copied and used as a starting point for new Django projects.
  • Docker Setup: Instructions on how to set up the boilerplate apps using Docker, allowing for easy containerization and deployment.
  • Local Setup: Instructions on how to set up the boilerplate apps locally, including setting up a virtual environment and installing the necessary requirements.
  • Environment Variables: Guidance on setting up and modifying environment variables as needed for the project.
  • Database Migrations: Instructions on running database migrations to ensure the database schema is up to date.
  • Superuser Setup: Steps to create a superuser account for administrative purposes.
  • Testing: Instructions on running tests to ensure the functionality of the boilerplate apps.
  • Server Run: Steps to run the server and start developing on top of the Django boilerplate.

Docker Setup:

  1. Clone the repository.
  2. Run the following command to build and run the Docker container:
    docker-compose up -d
    
  3. Run the database migrations using the following command:
    docker-compose run app python manage.py migrate
    
  4. Create a superuser by running the command:
    docker-compose run app python manage.py createsuperuser
    
  5. Run tests using the command:
    docker-compose run app python manage.py test
    
  6. Start the server by running:
    docker-compose up
    

Local Setup:

  1. Clone the repository.
  2. Create and activate a virtual environment.
  3. Install the required dependencies by running:
    pip install -r requirements.txt
    
  4. Set up the environment variables and modify their values as needed.
  5. Run the database migrations using the command:
    python manage.py migrate
    
  6. Create a superuser by running the following command:
    python manage.py createsuperuser
    
  7. Run tests using the command:
    python manage.py test
    
  8. Start the server by running:
    python manage.py runserver
    

Summary

Django CI/CD Workflow Boilerplate apps provide a convenient collection of apps that serve as a starting point for new Django projects. It offers both Docker and local setup options, allowing developers to choose their preferred method of running the apps. With this boilerplate, setting up a new Django project is simplified by providing step-by-step instructions for setup, including database migrations, superuser creation, and running tests.