Learning Log

Learning Log is a simple Django application for creating a log of users learning progress.

Overview

It has a registration and log in functionality with an admin page for the superuser.

Users can add/edit Topics and Entries in the respective topics.

Set up

There are some prerequisites to start using the Learning Log app:

App was created using Python v.3.8.9

1. Install Django framework on your local machine

python -m pip install django

2. Install django-bootstrap4 module on your local machine

python -m pip install django-bootstrap4

3. THIS STEP MAKES SURE THAT YOUR SECRETS REMAIN HIDDEN IN CASE OF ONLINE DEPLOYMENT
   Install python-dotenv module to use Environment Variables in Django to protect your secrets or database information ie. SECRET_KEY.

• python -m pip install python-dotenv
• Create a .env file at the root of the Project where manage.py file is.
• Set Environment Variables in .env file for example SECRET_KEY='your secret key here'. You can generate your SECRET_KEY with a tool like Djecrety.
• Assign the Environment Variables in the settings.py
• If you plan to host your Learning Log on the remote repository remember to add the .env file to .gitignore file.

4. Run the Learning Log app with a built-in local Django server.

python manage.py runserver

Feedback and questions

I would appreciate any feedback or welcome any questions you might have. You can find my contact information in the bio or on my website.