Description: WatchForum is a Django-based web application focused on facilitating discussions about watches and timepieces. Inspired by the Code Institute's Moments template project, it serves as a platform for watch enthusiasts to engage in conversations, share insights, and explore the world of horology.

• Introduction
• Features
• Website Intentions
• Creation Process
  • Strategy
  • Structure
  • Design
  • Surface
• Features
  • Homepage
  • Browse Watches
  • Messaging System
  • User Dashboard
• Testing
  • HTML Validator
  • CSS Validator
  • Lighthouse
  • Manual Testing
  • Issues and Their Solutions
• Deployment
• Credits
  • Content
  • Media
  • Code

WatchForum is a dedicated space for watch enthusiasts to discuss, share, and explore the fascinating world of watches and timepieces. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a casual enthusiast, WatchForum provides a platform for meaningful conversations and insights.

• Engaging Conversations: Join discussions, share insights, and connect with like-minded individuals.
• Inspired by Moments Template: Built upon the foundation of the Code Institute's Moments template project.

For the User:

• Engage in conversations about watches and timepieces.
• Share insights, experiences, and knowledge with the community.

For the Site Developer:

• Provide a user-friendly platform for watch enthusiasts.
• Foster a sense of community and shared passion.

WatchForum operates as a discussion-centric platform, aiming to connect watch enthusiasts and foster meaningful conversations. The website's primary goal is to provide a space where users can share their love for watches.

The website is structured to provide an intuitive and engaging user experience:

• Homepage: Features captivating visuals and a welcoming environment.
• Browse Watches: Allows users to explore various watch discussions and topics.
• Messaging System: Facilitates communication between users. // Planned to be Incorporated. Late Winter 2024
• User Dashboard: Provides a dashboard for users to manage their discussions. // To be expanded Spring 2024

The website design prioritizes visual appeal and user experience.

Color Scheme:

• The project adopts a color scheme with various shades, creating a visually pleasing environment for discussions.

Fonts:

• Fonts selected from Google Fonts ensure readability and aesthetics. These include Verdana and Bebas Neue.

• Google Fonts

• Color Scheme: The color scheme incorporates various shades to enhance visual appeal and readability.

• Heavy use of Orangy and dark blue colors DAA520 / 2142b2

• Main Screen: Features captivating images and a welcoming slogan.

• Watch Selection: Allows users to explore and engage in various watch-related discussions.

• Communication: Facilitates discussions between users.

• Management: Allows users to manage their discussions.

• HTML Validator: Ensured HTML code passes validation.
• CSS Validator: Ensured CSS code passes validation.
• Lighthouse: Conducted performance testing for efficient loading.
• Manual Testing: Tested on various browsers and devices for optimal responsiveness.

During the development process, several issues were encountered, and some are ongoing:

• Real-Time Update Issue: There is an ongoing issue with updating follower/following icons in real-time in the developed build. Work on resolving this issue continues.

• Deployment Challenges: Deploying the project to Heroku posed challenges due to compatibility issues with Node 20. As a workaround, the project had to be reverted back to using Node version 14.

The website will be deployed to Heroku. To view it on your local server, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.
2. Navigate to the project directory.
3. Install the required dependencies using
4. Run the application using
5. Access the website at (https://watchforumkarlo-1fa8fac8032c.herokuapp.com/).

Content: Inspired by the world of horology and the passion of watch enthusiasts.

Code: Built upon the foundation of the Code Institute's Moments template project, WatchForum incorporates elements and concepts from this project.

Copilot: Special thanks to GPT-3.5 Assistant - Alex for providing valuable assistance throughout the project, including testing of my code for potential errors.

Libraries and Frameworks:

• Google Fonts: Provides a wide range of fonts for improved readability and aesthetics.
• Font Awesome: Used for adding scalable vector icons and logos.