Crime-Data-Analysis-and-Visualization

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-django-project.git

   Replace your-username with your GitHub username and your-django-project with the name of your Django project repository.

2. Navigate to Project Directory:

   cd your-django-project

3. Install Python: Make sure you have Python installed on your system. You can download it from here.

4. Create Virtual Environment (optional but recommended):

   python -m venv env

5. Activate Virtual Environment (if created):

   • On Windows:

     .\env\Scripts\activate

   • On macOS and Linux:

     source env/bin/activate

6. Install Requirements:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Configuration

1. Database Configuration:

   • Open settings.py in your project directory.
   • Update the DATABASES setting according to your database configuration.

2. Static Files Configuration (Optional):

   • If you are serving static files (CSS, JavaScript, images) in production, make sure to configure the STATIC_URL and STATIC_ROOT settings in settings.py.

Running the Project

1. Migrate Database:

   python manage.py migrate

2. Create Superuser (Optional):

   • If you need an admin user, you can create one using the following command:

     python manage.py createsuperuser

3. Run Development Server:

   python manage.py runserver

4. Access the Project:

   • Open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to view the project.

5. Access Admin Interface:

   • If you created a superuser, you can access the admin interface at http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/.

Additional Notes

• Make sure to keep your SECRET_KEY secret, especially in production.
• Refer to the Django documentation for more advanced configurations and features.

Now, you should be all set to start working with the Django project! If you encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to reach out or consult the Django documentation. Happy coding!