Nurse Scheduler Project

Overview

Welcome to the Nurse Scheduler Django project! This README will guide you through setting up and running the project.

Setting up the Project

1. Install Python: Ensure Python is installed on your system. You can download it from python.org.

2. Install Django: If Django is not installed, install it using pip:

   pip install django
   

3. Clone the Repository: Clone this repository to your local machine.

4. Install Dependencies: Navigate to the project directory and install any required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

Starting the App

1. Navigate to Project Directory: Open a terminal and navigate to the project's root directory.

2. Run the Server: Start the Django development server by running:

   python manage.py runserver
   

3. Access the App: Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8000 to view the app.

Admin Password Setup

1. Create Superuser: To create an admin user, run:

   python manage.py createsuperuser
   

   Follow the prompts to set the username, email, and password.

2. Access Admin Panel: Once the server is running, access the admin panel at http://localhost:8000/admin. Log in with the superuser credentials.

Database Migrations

1. Initial Migration: To set up your database, run:

   python manage.py makemigrations
   python manage.py migrate
   

2. Applying New Migrations: Whenever you make changes to your database models, apply the migrations using the same commands.

Additional Notes

• Familiarize yourself with the Django project structure and the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture.
• Regularly check the Django documentation for guidance: Django Documentation.

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