In this documentation, you'll be guided through the process of developing a Task Management System using Django. This system will empower users to create, assign, update, and mark tasks as completed. Additionally, it will include features such as user authentication and authorization, enabling users to manage their tasks efficiently and collaborate with team members seamlessly.
To ensure Python is installed on your system, check by typing the following command in your terminal or command prompt:
python --version
Open your command prompt or terminal.
Install Django using pip by typing:
pip install django
Create a virtual environment for the project. This isolates project dependencies from other Python projects on your system:
python -m venv venv
Activate the virtual environment:
On Windows:
venv\Scripts\activate
On macOS/Linux:
source venv/bin/activate
To check if the server is working, start the Django development server by typing:
python manage.py runserver
Access your project by opening a web browser and navigating to:
http://127.0.0.1:8000/
Create a new Django project by running the following command:
django-admin startproject system
Within your project, create a new Django app:
python manage.py startapp home
To store static files such as CSS, JavaScript, and images:
Create a directory named static within your project directory.
Configure the static files settings in your settings.py file:
STATIC_URL = '/static/'
STATICFILES_DIRS = [
os.path.join(BASE_DIR, 'static'),
]
In the Django project settings (settings.py), configure the template directory by adding the following line:
TEMPLATES = [
{
'DIRS': [os.path.join(BASE_DIR, 'templates')],
},
]
To load static files in your HTML templates, use the {% load static %} template tag. For example:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<title>Task Management System</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="{% static 'css/styles.css' %}">
</head>
<body>
<h1>Welcome to the Task Management System</h1>
</body>
</html>
1. Define Database Models
Defined database models in tasks/models.py to represent tasks and user data.
2. Implement Views
Created view functions in tasks/views.py to handle user requests and interact with the database.
3. Define URLs
Defined URL patterns in tasks/urls.py to route requests to appropriate views.
4. Create HTML Templates
Developed HTML templates in the templates/ directory to view html forms and designs and user interfaces.
5. Implement User Authentication
Integrate Django's authentication system to allow users to register, login, and manage their tasks securely.
To develop a Task Management System using Django, this experience will provide you with valuable insights into web development, database management. Overall, the Task Management System serves as a valuable tool for organizing tasks, facilitating communication, and improving productivity in various projects and workflows.