Instagram Clone 📸

An Instagram clone developed using Django as part of a final project for a Python course on Platzi. This project replicates the core features of Instagram, including user authentication, photo uploads, and user interactions.

Table of Contents🤗

1. Description
2. Installation
3. Usage
4. Features
5. Contributing
6. License
7. Credits
8. Contact

Description🙌

This project is a simplified version of Instagram, built to demonstrate proficiency in Django and web development concepts. Users can sign up, log in, upload photos, and interact with other users' posts.

Installation🐢

To get a local copy up and running, follow these simple steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/instagram-clone.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd instagram-clone

3. Create a virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv env
   source env/bin/activate  # On Windows use `env\Scripts\activate`

4. Install the dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

5. Apply migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

6. Create a superuser:

   python manage.py createsuperuser

7. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

8. Open the project in your web browser:

   • Go to http://127.0.0.1:8000/

Usage🎮

1. Sign Up: Create a new user account.
2. Log In: Access your account using your credentials.
3. Upload Photos: Share photos with other users.
4. Interact: Like and comment on other users' posts.

Features🦸‍♂️

• User authentication (sign up, log in, log out)
• Photo uploads and posts
• Likes and comments on posts
• User profiles
• Responsive design

Contributing🙇‍♂️

If you would like to contribute to this project, please fork the repository and create a pull request with your changes. Contributions are always welcome!

License📜

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

Credits

• Platzi - For the Python course that inspired this project.

Contact🦻

For support or inquiries, please contact your email.