Netflix Clone Project

Overview

This project is a Netflix clone built using Django. It features user authentication (sign in / login) and a simple main page showcasing the available content. The application leverages Django's built-in functionalities for handling APIs and static files, making it a solid foundation for building more complex features in the future.

Features

• User Authentication: Users can sign in to their accounts.
• Main Page: A simple landing page displaying available content.

Technologies Used

• Django: The web framework used to build the application.
• Django REST Framework: To facilitate API creation and handling.
• HTML/CSS: For the basic styling of the main page.
• SQLite: The default database for the application (can be modified to use others).

Installation

To get started with the project, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Django
• Django REST Framework

Step 1: Clone the Repository

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

Step 2: Change Directory

cd netflix-clone

Step 3: Create a Virtual Environment

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate   # On macOS/Linux
venv\Scripts\activate      # On Windows

Step 4: Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 5: Database Migrations

Run the following command to apply migrations:

python manage.py migrate

Step 6: Create a Superuser (optional)

To access the Django admin panel, create a superuser account:

python manage.py createsuperuser

Step 7: Run the Development Server

Start the server:

python manage.py runserver

You can now visit http://127.0.0.1:8000/ in your browser to access the application.

Usage

1. Navigate to the sign-in page.
2. Enter your credentials to log in.
3. Once logged in, you will be directed to the main page.

Future Improvements

This project serves as a starter template. Future features could include:

• The ability to register new accounts.
• A more extensive main page layout with content cards.
• User profiles, including watch history.
• Integration of a payment system for subscriptions.
• Enhanced content management admin panel.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding the course, please reach out to:

• Instructor: [Maziyar kolagar]
• Email: [maziyarkolagar@gmail.com]

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.