E-commerce Shop with Django

This project is a full-stack e-commerce website built using Python's Django framework and front-end integration with django's templating system.

Technologies Used

• Backend:
  • Django
• Frontend:
  • Django Templates
  • Bootstrap framework v4
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
• Database:
  • PostgreSQL
• Payment Gateway:
  • PayPal

Features

• User registration and login
• Product browsing by category and search
• Detailed product pages with descriptions, images, and variations
• Shopping cart & Wishlist management (add, remove, update quantities)
• Secure checkout process with PayPal integration
• Order history and tracking
• Customized Django Admin panel

Running the Project

1. Clone this repository.
2. Create a virtual environment and activate it.
3. Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt
4. Configure your database settings in settings.py.
5. Run database migrations: python manage.py migrate
6. Create a superuser for admin access: python manage.py createsuperuser
7. Configure PayPal API credentials.
8. Run the development server: python manage.py runserver

Deployment

This project can be deployed to various platforms that support Python and Django. Instructions for deployment will vary depending on the chosen platform.

• Some popular options include:
  • Heroku
  • AWS Elastic Beanstalk
  • DigitalOcean

Further Development

This project provides a solid foundation for a functional e-commerce website. Here are some ideas for further development:

• Integration with additional payment gateways
• User reviews and ratings
• Product recommendations using Elastic search or similar technology
• Discount codes and promotions
• Order fulfillment automation