Little Lemon App

Main Steps

1. Create an environment:

   Windows:

   python -m venv env
   

   MacOS:

   python3 -m venv env
   

2. Environment activate:

   Windows:

   .\env\Scripts\activate
   

   MacOS:

   source env/bin/activate
   

3. Install Django:

   Windows:

   pip install django
   

   MacOS:

   pip3 install django
   

   Verify Django Version:

   Windows:

   python -m django version
   

   MacOS:

   python3 -m django version
   

4. Install Django Rest Framework:

   Windows:

   pip install djangorestframework
   

   MacOS:

   pip3 install djangorestframework
   

5. Start Project:

   django-admin startproject <name> .
   

6. Create APP:

   Windows:

   python -m django startapp <name>
   

   MacOS:

   python3 -m django startapp <name>
   

   OR

   Windows:

   python manage.py startapp <name>
   

   MacOS:

   python3 manage.py startapp <name>
   

7. Run Server:

   Windows:

   python manage.py runserver
   

   MacOS:

   python3 manage.py runserver
   

8. Migrations:

   python manage.py migrate
   

9. Create Super User

   python manage.py createsuperuser
   

   admin
   Email address: django@python.com
   Password: 12345678A@
   

Overview

As part of the Meta Backend Developer Professional Certificate on Coursera, I successfully completed the capstone project, which involved building a comprehensive backend system for the Little Lemon restaurant website. This project allowed me to apply and showcase my skills in backend development, including:

Database Management: Designed and implemented a robust database using MySQL to handle restaurant data efficiently.

API Development: Created RESTful APIs using Django and Django REST Framework (DRF) to manage menu items, table bookings, and user authentication.

Optimization: Ensured optimal performance and scalability of the backend system through best practices and efficient coding techniques.

This project provided hands-on experience in tackling real-world challenges and implementing industry best practices. I'm excited to share this achievement and look forward to leveraging these skills in future backend development projects.

cd

pipenv shell

pipenv install

python manage.py makemigrations

python manage.py migrate

python manage.py runserver

Navigate to the Book page and Reservations page and perform the form actions required to grade the assessment where required.