ParkMeter: Parking Ticket Management System

Description: A system designed to manage and track parking tickets, with features like payment processing, ticket history, and notifications.

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How to Run the Project:

1. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd ParkMeter

2. Activate the virtual environment:

   venv\Scripts\activate

3. Move to the application folder:

   cd parking_ticket_system

4. Create database migration files:

   python manage.py makemigrations

5. Apply migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

6. Start the server:

   python manage.py runserver

Access the project at http://127.0.0.1:8000/.

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Administrative Access:

Admin Interface:

• Register ticket models in the admin panel for ticket management.

• Create a superuser to access the admin panel at /admin/.

• Username: admin

• Password: zqxwcevr1234

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Project Structure:

• parking_ticket_system/: Main project directory containing manage.py.
• Apps:
  • tickets/: Manages ticket data (vehicle info, entry/exit times, etc.).
  • users/: Manages user accounts for system workers.
• Settings and Config:
  • settings.py, urls.py, etc.
• Migrations: Stored in each app's directory for database changes.

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Future Features and Improvements:

1. API Integration (Optional):

   • Integrate the Django REST framework for API interaction.

2. Payment Processing (Optional):

   • Add Stripe or PayPal for handling payments.

3. Notifications (Optional):

   • Implement email or SMS notifications for pending payments or violations.

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Security:

• Implement user authentication and authorization using Django's built-in mechanisms or third-party services (e.g., Auth0).

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Testing:

• Write unit tests for models and views to ensure application stability and functionality.