Django Movie Project

This is a basic project built with Django to manage a movie database. It allows you to create, search, and list movies. The project uses Bootstrap for the visual interface and is ready to run in a local environment.

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Requirements

Before starting, make sure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.x
• pip (gestor de paquetes de Python)
• Django (se instalará automáticamente)

Installation and Usage Instructions

1. Create and Activate the Virtual Environment

It is recommended to work in a virtual environment to avoid conflicts with other dependencies.

On Windows:

bash

python -m venv .venv

.venv/Scripts/activate

source .venv/Scripts/activate

2. Install Dependencies

Install all the necessary dependencies to run the application:

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Migrate the Database

Django needs to create the necessary tables in the database. Run the following commands:

python manage.py makemigrations

python manage.py migrate

4. Run the Server

Start the Django development server:

python manage.py runserver

5. Main Features

1. Home

   • The main page welcomes the user with a site summary and navigation options.

2. Add Movie

   • Allows registered users to add new movies to the database.
   • Includes fields such as title, genre, year, description, release date, and a movie image.

3. Search Movies

   • Provides an option for users to filter movies by title, genre, or year.
   • Displays a dynamic list of available movies matching the filters.

4. Movie Details

   • Displays complete information about a selected movie, including its description and an image (if available).
   • Users can access edit or delete options for movies.

5. User Login / Registration

   • Allows users to register and log in.
   • Authentication is required for specific actions like creating, editing, or deleting movies and accessing user messaging.

6. Profile and Avatar Management

   • Users can edit their profile, updating information such as first name, last name, and email address.
   • Avatar management: each user can upload a custom profile image and change it at any time.
   • Option to delete the avatar if the user wants to reset it.

7. User Messaging

   • An internal messaging system allows users to send messages to each other.
   • Visual notifications: an envelope icon in the navigation bar provides access to received and sent messages..
   • Messages are displayed in a list with the option to delete individual messages.
   • Validation: only authenticated users can send and receive messages.

8. About Me Page

   • A static section providing information about the project and the development team, or it can be used to display general site information.