Wiki Page Web Application

Overview

Welcome to the Wiki Page Web Application! This project is a simple yet effective wiki platform that allows users to view various topics and navigate to dedicated information pages. Developed using Django, this application provides an intuitive interface for users to explore and contribute content.

Features

• Information Architecture:

  • A robust database schema for storing topic titles, content, and relationships between topics (e.g., categories or links).

• Dynamic Content Rendering:

  • Utilizes Django's templating system to dynamically display topic listings and fetch relevant information pages.

• User Content Creation:

  • Forms and backend logic to allow users to contribute new topics and associated information.

Technologies Used

• Backend:

  • Django REST Framework
  • Python
  • MySQL (or your chosen database)

• Frontend:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Django
• MySQL (or your preferred database)
• Node.js (for installing required packages)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/luyandamagava/Wiki-Page-Web-Application.git

2. Navigate into the project directory:

   cd Wiki-Page-Web-Application

3. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv env

4. Activate the virtual environment:

   • On Linux/macOS:

     source env/bin/activate

   • On Windows:

     env\Scripts\activate

5. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

6. Set up your database (modify settings as needed for your database setup).

7. Run migrations:

   python manage.py makemigrations
   python manage.py migrate

8. Create a superuser:

   python manage.py createsuperuser

9. Start the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

10. Access the project in your web browser: http://127.0.0.1:8000/

Usage

1. Create a New Account:

   • Sign up using the provided form.

2. Log In:

   • Access the main dashboard after logging in.

3. View Topics:

   • Browse through the list of available topics.

4. Create New Topics:

   • Use the form to contribute new topics and associated information.

5. Navigate to Information Pages:

   • Click on topics to view detailed information.

Contribution

We welcome contributions! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature:

   git checkout -b my-new-feature

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -am 'Add some feature'

4. Push your branch to your fork:

   git push origin my-new-feature

5. Create a new pull request.

Future Development

• Enhanced Search: Implement search functionality for topics and information pages.
• User Profiles: Allow users to personalize their profiles.
• Content Moderation: Implement admin features for content approval and moderation.

Contact

For questions, suggestions, or bug reports, please open an issue on the repository or contact me at [email protected].

Show Your Support

If you find this project useful, please consider starring the repository!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.