DJ4E Samples

This is a set of Django projects that provide free sample code to support the Dr. Chuck's Django for Everybody course.

You can see some of the samples working at

http://samples.dj4e.com

Clone the Repository

Run:

% git clone https://git.gctaa.net/jelkner/gctaa_dj4e_samples.git

Setting Up a Virtual Environment on Mac

Run:

% cd gctaa_dj4e_samples
% python3 -m venv .env
% source .env/bin/activate
(.env) pip install -r requirements_frozen_2024年03月01日.txt
(.env) python manage.py migrate
(.env) python manage.py createsuperuser

You will be prompted for a Username, Email address, and Password (twice). Be sure to write these down so you don't loose them.

Testing Your Setup on a Mac

If you have Django installed on your school computer you can test any of the sample applications by going into the folder and starting the server:

% cd gctaa_dj4e_samples
% source .env/bin/activate
(.env) python manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8080 

and then visiting (pointing your web browser at) http://localhost:8080.