Project Title: Network

Description:

Network is a user-friendly social media platform built using Django and JavaScript. Users can create posts, follow others, build their profiles, and engage in real-time interactions.

• Posts: Create text-based posts with the ability to tag users and add relevant links.
• User Profiles: Personalize your profile with a bio, profile picture, and see your posting history.
• Follow System: Follow other users to see their posts on your feed.
• Real-Time Updates: See new posts, likes, and edits appear without manual refreshes.
• Intuitive Interface: Enjoy a clean and easy-to-navigate layout.

• Backend: Django (Python), MySQL (or your chosen database)
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (AJAX, DOM manipulation), Tailwind CSS (for streamlined styling)

• Python 3.x
• Django
• MySQL (or your preferred database)
• Node.js (to install required packages)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/luyandamagava/Network

2. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd Network

3. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv env

4. Activate the virtual environment:
   • Linux/macOS:

     source env/bin/activate

   • Windows:

     env\Scripts\activate

5. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

6. Set up your database: (instructions may vary depending on your database setup)
7. Run migrations:

   python manage.py makemigrations
   python manage.py migrate

8. Create a superuser:

   python manage.py createsuperuser

9. Start the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

10. Access the project: Open http://127.0.0.1:8000/ in your web browser.

1. Create a new account using the signup form.
2. Log in to access the main feed.
3. Start posting! Use @ to mention other users.
4. Visit your profile to make edits and view post history.
5. Follow other users to see their content in your feed.

We welcome contributions to this project! Here's how:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature:

   git checkout -b my-awesome-feature

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature'

4. Push your branch to your fork:

   git push origin my-awesome-feature

5. Create a new pull request.

• Enhanced Search: Implement search functionality for posts, users, and hashtags.
• Direct Messaging: Allow users to send private messages.
• Image and Video Uploads: Support multimedia sharing.

If you have questions, suggestions, or bug reports, please feel free to open an issue on the repository or contact me at [email protected].

If you find this project useful, please consider starring the repository!