NetFix Service Platform

NetFix is a Django-based service marketplace that connects companies offering home services with customers seeking them. The platform allows companies to list their services and customers to request them, providing a seamless interaction between service providers and consumers.

Features

• User Management

  • Dual registration for companies and customers
  • Email-based authentication
  • Profile management with role-based access control

• Service Management

  • Companies can create and list services
  • Customers can request services
  • Dynamic pricing and service categorization
  • Service history tracking

• User Interface

  • Responsive design with a modern look
  • Dynamic navigation based on user roles
  • Interactive elements for better user experience

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://learn.zone01kisumu.ke/git/oumouma/netfix.git
   cd netfix

2. Set Up Virtual Environment

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install Dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Database Setup

   python manage.py migrate

5. Run Development Server

   python manage.py runserver

Project Structure

• main: Core application with templates and base views.
• services: Manages service-related functionalities.
• users: Custom user system with registration and authentication.
• static: Contains CSS and other static assets.
• templates: HTML templates for rendering views.

Models Overview

Users (users/models.py)

• User: Custom user model extending AbstractUser with roles for company and customer.
• Company: Represents service providers with fields for specialization and rating.
• Customer: Represents service consumers with a date of birth for age calculation.

Services (services/models.py)

• Service: Represents services offered by companies, with fields for pricing, category, and company association.
• RequestService: Tracks service requests by customers, including duration and location.

Templates

• Base Template: main/templates/main/base.html - Provides the basic structure for all pages.
• Home Page: main/templates/main/home.html - Displays the most requested services.
• Profile Page: users/templates/users/profile.html - Shows user-specific information and services.

Static Files

• CSS: Located in static/css/style.css, providing styling for the entire application.
• Images: Stored in the static directory for use in templates.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch.
3. Submit a pull request with a detailed description.
4. Follow PEP8 guidelines for code style.

Authors

• Sheilla Juma - GitHub Profile
• Ouma Ouma - GitHub Profile

License

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