About ReciMe

ReciMe is a collaborative recipe-sharing platform built as part of the final project for the course 2024F CSD 4523 6 Python II.

Developed by

1. Hardee Manishkumar Raval
2. Thrisha Selvaraj
3. Shaheem Puzhuthini Para

This app is designed to bring food lovers, aspiring chefs, and culinary experts together in one vibrant community.

Key Features:

1. Discover Recipes: Explore a wide variety of recipes with detailed instructions, ingredients, and optional images to inspire your next meal.
2. Create Your Own Recipes: Users can contribute their unique recipes and share their love for cooking with the community.
3. Engage With Content: Like and bookmark recipes you love for quick access later, and leave thoughtful reviews to guide others.
4. Chef Mode: A dedicated space for chefs to shine! Chefs can create high-quality content, and their reviews are featured at the top, ensuring credibility and expert insights.
5. Interactive Community: ReciMe promotes collaboration and engagement among users, offering an inclusive platform for food enthusiasts of all levels.

Why ReciMe?

ReciMe is not just about recipes—it's about creating a community where people can share their culinary adventures, learn from each other, and celebrate their love for food. Whether you’re a casual cook, an experimental foodie, or a professional chef, ReciMe has something to offer.

This project highlights the effective use of Django to create a full-stack web application with engaging features like user interaction, bookmarking, chef-curated content, and community-driven feedback.

We hope ReciMe becomes your go-to app for sharing and discovering recipes. Bon appétit!

Setup

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/shaheem-pp/CSD4523-project.git
cd CSD4523-project

2. Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the project directory and Setup like below:

SECRET_KEY=Your Django project's secret key (use the generated key)
DEBUG=True or False (set True for local development)
ALLOWED_HOSTS=Comma-separated list of allowed hostnames
USE_TZ=True or False (whether to enable timezone support)
TIME_ZONE=Your timezone (e.g., America/Toronto)

3. Generate a Secret Key

Run the following command in your Python shell to generate a new SECRET_KEY:

from django.core.management.utils import get_random_secret_key

print(get_random_secret_key())

4. Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

5. Run Migrations, Collect static and Start the Server

python manage.py migrate
python manage.py collectstatic #should do this for rendering WYSIWYG Editor
python manage.py runserver

Project Structure

.
├── README.md
├── __pycache__
├── appAuth/
├── appRecipe/
├── appUser/
├── assets/
├── customUtils.py
├── db.sqlite3
├── manage.py
├── media/
├── project/
├── requirements.txt
├── staticfiles/
└── templates/

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