🏫🏠 Searchify_Concept

Welcome to Searchify_Concept, your ultimate solution for finding the perfect hostel accommodation for college and university students. This Django-powered application provides a seamless and efficient way for students to search for hostels, view details, and make informed decisions.

🌟 Features

• Easy Search: Students can search for hostels based on location, price range, amenities, and more.
• Detailed Listings: Each hostel listing includes photos, descriptions, amenities, and reviews.
• User Authentication: Secure login and registration system for students and hostel owners.
• Reviews and Ratings: Students can leave reviews and ratings to help others make informed choices.
• Responsive Design: Accessible on all devices, from desktops to smartphones.

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.x
• Django 3.x
• PostgreSQL (or any preferred database)
• Virtualenv

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/Searchify_Concept.git
   cd Searchify_Concept

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv env
   source env/bin/activate

3. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set up the database:

   • Update DATABASES settings in settings.py:

     DATABASES = {
         'default': {
             'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.postgresql',
             'NAME': 'your_db_name',
             'USER': 'your_db_user',
             'PASSWORD': 'your_db_password',
             'HOST': 'localhost',
             'PORT': '5432',
         }
     }

   • Run migrations:

     python manage.py makemigrations
     python manage.py migrate

5. Create a superuser:

   python manage.py createsuperuser

6. Collect static files:

   python manage.py collectstatic

7. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

8. Open your browser and navigate to:

   http://127.0.0.1:8000/

📚 Documentation

For detailed documentation, including API endpoints and usage, please refer to the Wiki.

📸 Searchify Glimpse

Our Group Members

Ashmeet Singh, Abhijeet Shushir, Garima Chauhan, Amit Sahu, Amit Prajapati

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our CONTRIBUTING.md for details on our code of conduct and the process for submitting pull requests.

🛡️ License

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

📧 Contact

If you want to use the code, please take permission first or mail us at [email protected].

🙌 Acknowledgements

• Django
• Bootstrap
• FontAwesome

🌐 Connect with Us

• Email: [email protected]

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Helping students find their home away from home. 🌍🏠📚