Getting Started

Getting Started

  • Prerequisites: List of software and tools required to use the boilerplate.
  • Installation: Step-by-step guide on how to install and set up the boilerplate.
  • Configuration: Instructions for configuring the boilerplate for specific project requirements.

Welcome to the Full-Fledged Website Boilerplate! This guide will walk you through the steps to set up and start using our boilerplate for your web development projects.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your development machine:

  • Node.js (>=14.x)
  • Python (>=3.8)
  • Django (>=3.x)
  • Google Cloud SDK (for deploying to GCP)

Installation

  1. Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/full-fledged-website.git
  1. Navigate to the Project Directory
cd full-fledged-website
  1. Install Dependencies Backend
cd backend
pip install -r requirements.txt

Client

cd ../client
npm install

Configuration

1. Environment Variables

Backend Create a .env file in the backend directory. Set environment variables such as database credentials, API keys, and secret keys.

Client Create a .env.local file in the client directory. Customize environment variables such as API endpoints and configuration options.

2. Configuration Files

  • Customize Django settings in backend/settings.py as per your project requirements.
  • Configure Next.js settings in client/next.config.js for server-side rendering and other optimizations.

Running the Development Server

Backend

cd backend
python manage.py runserver

Client

cd client
npm run dev

Building and Deployment

Backend

  • Prepare your Django project for deployment following best practices. & Configure database settings, static file serving, and security settings for production.

Client

  • Build the client-side application for production:
cd client
npm run build

Deployment on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

  • Set up a GCP project and enable necessary APIs.
  • Deploy your backend Django application and client-side Next.js application to GCP App Engine or Compute Engine.

Additional Resources

  • Consult the official Django documentation for in-depth information on Django development.
  • Explore the Next.js documentation for comprehensive guides on building React applications with Next.js.
  • Refer to the Google Cloud Platform documentation for guidance on deploying applications to GCP.

Congratulations! You've successfully set up the Full-Fledged Website Boilerplate and are ready to start building your next web application. If you encounter any issues or have questions, don't hesitate to reach out for support.

Happy coding!

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