Welcome to django_base! This application serves as a modern boilerplate for building web applications using Django. It is designed to help you set up a production-ready environment quickly and easily. With full support for Docker, Nginx, Gunicorn, PostgreSQL, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and observability, you will have everything you need to get started.
To begin using django_base, follow these steps:
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Visit the Releases Page
To download django_base, visit this page. -
Select the Latest Version
On the releases page, find the latest version of django_base. It will be listed at the top. -
Download the File
Click on the link to download the file. Depending on your operating system, you will find suitable options (e.g., Docker images or zip files). -
Extract the Files
Once the download is complete, locate the file in your downloads folder and extract it. Right-click the file and select "Extract All" or a similar option depending on your operating system. -
Set up Docker
Make sure you have Docker installed on your computer. Visit the Docker installation page for detailed guidance. Follow the instructions based on your operating system. -
Run the Application
Open a terminal (Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Terminal). Navigate to the folder where you extracted django_base. Use the following command to start the application:docker-compose up
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Access the Application
After running the command, open your web browser and go tohttp://localhost:8000. You should see your Django application running.
- Production-Ready Environment: Ready for deployment with best practices.
- Containerization: Easily manage dependencies using Docker.
- Nginx Setup: Handles web traffic efficiently.
- Gunicorn Server: Serves your application for high performance.
- PostgreSQL Database: Reliable and robust for storing data.
- CI/CD Tools: Automate your tests and deployments.
- Observability: Monitor application performance effectively.
To run django_base, you need:
- Operating System: Windows, MacOS, or a Linux distribution.
- CPU: 2 GHz or better.
- RAM: At least 4 GB.
- Docker Version: 20.10 or newer.
- Disk Space: Minimum 2 GB available.
For detailed documentation on how to customize and extend django_base, refer to our Wiki.
If you encounter any issues or have questions, you can open an issue on the Issues page. We are here to help.
Stay updated by checking the releases page regularly. New features and improvements will be added, and you’ll find detailed release notes on what has changed.
django_base is open-source software, distributed under the MIT License. Feel free to use it in your projects.
To download django_base, visit this page and choose the latest version. After downloading, follow the instructions above to set up and run your application. Enjoy building your Django projects with this modern boilerplate!