E-Commerce Website

This is a Django-based e-commerce website.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Git
• pip (Python package installer)

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/shivalahare/e-commerce-website.git

Navigate to the project directory:

cd shop_platform

2. Set Up a Virtual Environment

It's recommended to use a virtual environment to manage project dependencies.

For Ubuntu/Linux:

1. Install python3-venv if not installed:

   sudo apt install python3-venv

2. Create a virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv venv

3. Activate the virtual environment:

   source venv/bin/activate

For Windows:

1. Install virtualenv if not installed:

   python -m pip install --user virtualenv

2. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv

3. Activate the virtual environment:

   venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install Dependencies

Once the virtual environment is activated, install the project dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set Up the Database

1. Create migrations:

   python manage.py makemigrations

2. Apply the migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

5. Run the Development Server

Start the Django development server:

python manage.py runserver

You can now access the application at http://127.0.0.1:8000/.

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Usage

Once the server is running, visit the website in your browser at http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to browse products, create an account, add items to your shopping cart, and complete purchases.

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License

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