Interstellar Route Planner

A Django-based route planner for interstellar travel using shortest-path algorithm.

Run with Docker (steps)

Prerequisite: Install Docker Desktop.

1. Copy env file:

   • cp .env.docker.example .env.docker

2. Start services:

   • docker-compose up --build
   • Wait for migrations and sample data to load

3. Open the app:

   • http://localhost:8000

4. Stop services:

   • docker-compose down (add -v to drop the db volume)

Run locally (no Docker)

Prerequisites: Python 3.11, PostgreSQL running locally, pipenv installed (pip install pipenv).

1. Copy env file: cp .env.docker.example .env
2. Install dependencies (creates venv): pipenv install --dev
3. Prepare DB: pipenv run python manage.py migrate
4. Load sample data: pipenv run python manage.py loaddata initial_gates
5. Start app: pipenv run python manage.py runserver
6. Open: http://localhost:8000