README.md

Virtual Advisor

Installation Steps:

1. Clone the project:

   git clone <project_repository_url>
   

2. Create a new MySQL database.

3. Edit the .env file:

   • Update the database information with the details of the newly created MySQL database.

4. Apply migrations:

   python manage.py makemigrations
   

5. Migrate the database:

   python manage.py migrate
   

6. Optional:

   • Make your user have admin privileges by loading the user table and setting is_admin to 1.

7. Run the app:

   python manage.py runserver
   

Usage:

• After completing the installation steps, access the admin interface by navigating to http://localhost:8000/admin/ in your web browser.
• Create an account and login
• In the database make that user an admin by setting the column is_admin to 1