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StayHive Project Setup Guide

Description

Welcome to the StayHive project! StayHive is a web application built with Django, a Python web framework. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up the project on your local machine.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following software installed on your machine:

• Python: You can download and install Python from the official website: https://www.python.org/downloads/
• Django: Install Django using pip, the Python package installer. Open your terminal or command prompt and run the following command: pip install django
• pipenv: Pipenv is a package manager for Python. Install it by running the following command: pip install pipenv
• git: Git is a version control system. Install it from the official website: https://git-scm.com/downloads

Setup Steps

1. Clone the repository: Open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to clone the project. Run the following command: git clone https://github.com/your-username/StayHive.git

   • Replace your-username with your GitHub username.

   2. Navigate to the project directory: Run the following command to change to the project directory: cd StayHive

   3. Create a virtual environment: Run the following command to create a virtual environment using pipenv: pipenv install --dev

      • This will create a virtual environment and install the project dependencies.

      4. Activate the virtual environment: Run the following command to activate the virtual environment: pipenv shell

         • You should see (StayHive) in your terminal prompt, indicating that the virtual environment is active.

         5. Apply database migrations: Run the following command to apply the database migrations: python manage.py migrate

            • This will create the necessary database tables.

            6. Start the development server: Run the following command to start the development server: python manage.py runserver

               • The development server should start running at http://localhost:8000/.
               7. Access the application: Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8000/ to access the StayHive application.

               Conclusion

               Congratulations! You have successfully set up the StayHive project on your local machine. You can now explore the application and start developing new features or making modifications.

               If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the setup process, feel free to ask for assistance. Happy coding!