SETTING UP ENVIRONMENT

1. Install Python

• Check if Python is installed:

  python --version

  or

  python3 --version

   

  

• Install Python (if not already installed):

  • Download Python from the official website.
  • Follow the installation steps for your operating system.
  • Ensure you check the box Add Python to PATH during installation.

• Verify Installation:

  python --version

   

  

2. Create a Virtual Environment

1. Create the virtual environment:

   python -m venv .venv

    

   

   This will create a folder named .venv in your current directory to isolate your project environment.

2. Activate the virtual environment:

   • For Windows:
   .venv\Scripts\activate
   • For macOS/Linux:
   source .venv/bin/activate

    

   

   Once activated, you will see the virtual environment name (e.g., (.venv)) in your terminal prompt.

3. Install Django

1. Install Django inside the virtual environment:

   pip install django

2. Verify Django Installation:

   django-admin --version

    

   

   This command should return the version of Django installed.