StrangeRover Blogs

This is a blog website deigned to upload pictures and the story behind it

# StrangeRover Blogs

![Logo](favicon.ico)

StrangeRover Blogs is a website designed to upload pictures and the stories behind them. This project is built using the Django framework.

[Check out the blog](https://strangeroverblogs.herokuapp.com/)

## About

A simple and elegant blog platform where users can share pictures along with detailed stories or descriptions. The website is designed to be user-friendly, providing an enjoyable experience for both authors and readers.

## Features

- **Picture Upload**: Upload images to accompany your blog posts.
- **Storytelling**: Add detailed stories or descriptions to your images.
- **User Management**: Create, update, and manage user profiles.
- **Responsive Design**: Ensures the blog looks great on all devices.

## Installation

1. **Clone the Repository**
   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/jztchl/blog.git
   cd blog

2. Create and Activate a Virtual Environment

   python3 -m venv env
   source env/bin/activate  # On Windows use `env\Scripts\activate`

3. Install Dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Apply Migrations

   python manage.py migrate

5. Run the Server

   python manage.py runserver

• app/: Directory containing the main application logic.
• project/: Directory containing the project settings and configurations.
• static/: Directory for static files (CSS, JavaScript, images).
• template/: Directory for HTML templates.
• db.sqlite3: SQLite database file.
• manage.py: Django management script.
• requirements.txt: File listing required Python packages.
• vercel.json: Configuration file for Vercel deployment.
• Procfile: Configuration for deploying to platforms like Heroku.
• build_files.sh: Script for building the project for deployment.

The website can be deployed using platforms like Vercel or Heroku. Ensure you configure the necessary environment variables and follow platform-specific deployment guides.

Contributions are welcome! Please create an issue or submit a pull request for any improvements or bug fixes.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add new feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch)
5. Open a pull request

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

For any inquiries, please visit our Contact Page.