Django Blog Application – Doro's Python Life in Words

Description:

This project is a Django-based blog application that allows users to create and comment on blog posts. It aims to deepen the understanding of the Django framework by building and deploying a full-featured blog from scratch, focusing on the major components of the framework and best practices.

Features:

• Performance Optimization:

  • Implement the Meta class in models and use ordering and indexing.
  • Created a custom Model Manager.
  • Pagination for blog posts.

• Best Practices:

  • SEO-friendly URLs using canonical URLs in the model.

• Email Integration:

  • Enabled Django's email functionality and tested it via the shell.

• Custom Template Tags and Filters:

  • Added custom template tags and filters to extend the template system.

• Sitemap and Feeds:

  • Added a sitemap for better indexing.
  • Created RSS feeds for posts.

• Database Integration:

  • Integrated PostgreSQL for robust database management.
  • Used Django fixtures to dump and load data efficiently.

• Search Functionality:

  • Implemented a full-text search engine using Django and PostgreSQL.

• Contact Form:

  • Developed a contact form to facilitate inquiries, feedback, and job opportunities.

• Authentication:

  • Integrated and customized authentication URLs and views using Django's built-in authentication system.

• Context Processor:

  • Implemented a custom context processor to inject dynamic data into templates.

Integrate a free HTML-CSS-Bootstrap template:

https://www.free-css.com/free-css-templates/page212/devblog This free HTML-CSS-Bootstrap template was customized for personal use and updated to Bootstrap 5.