Film Fan

Description

Film Fan is sleek web application built using Svelte and Django, designed for movie enthusiasts. This app allows users to create personalized accounts, build, and manage their film lists with comprehensive CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) functionalities.

Project Setup

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8 or higher
• Node.js and npm
• A PostgreSQL database (or another database of your choice, but you'll need to configure it in Django settings)

Installation

Backend Setup (Django)

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/kdleonard93/film-fan.git
   cd film-fan
   

2. Set Up a Virtual Environment (Optional but recommended)

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`
   

3. Install Backend Dependencies

   cd backend
   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Database Migrations

   python manage.py migrate
   

5. Create a Superuser (for admin access)

   python manage.py createsuperuser
   

6. Run the Django Server

   python manage.py runserver
   

Frontend Setup (SvelteKit)

1. Navigate to the Frontend Directory

   cd ../frontend  # Assuming you're in the backend directory
   

2. Install Frontend Dependencies

   npm install
   

3. Run the Development Server

   npm run dev
   

Using the Application

• The Django backend serves a RESTful API for film data.
• The SvelteKit frontend provides an interactive UI to view, add, and manage films.
• Visit http://localhost:5173 (or however your local is set) in your browser to interact with the application.

Deployment

• Instructions for deploying the Django backend (TBD)
• Instructions for deploying the SvelteKit frontend (TBD)

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License

Acknowledgments

• This project was built as part of a learning journey in full-stack development.
• Special thanks to the SvelteKit and Django communities for their extensive documentation and support.

Contact

For any queries or suggestions, feel free to contact Kyle Leonard - contact@digitaldopamine.dev.