Phonebook Web Application

Overview

The Phonebook Web Application is a Django-based project designed to help users manage their contacts efficiently and securely. With a user-friendly interface built using Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap, this application provides a seamless experience for users to store, edit, and view their contact information. Each user has a private space, ensuring that personal data remains confidential and secure.

Features

• User Authentication: Implemented a secure login system that allows users to create accounts and access their personal contact information.
• Add Contacts: Users can easily save new contacts along with relevant details such as name, phone number, email, and address.
• Edit Contacts: Users have the capability to update the information of existing contacts, ensuring that their data is always current.
• View Contacts: Users can view a comprehensive list of their saved contacts, along with detailed information for each.
• Responsive Design: The application features a responsive layout, adapting seamlessly to different screen sizes thanks to Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap.
• Privacy: Each user can only view and manage their own contacts, protecting their personal information from unauthorized access.
• Phone Number Handling: Utilizes the phonenumber_field package to manage phone numbers effectively, ensuring they are stored in a standardized format.

Technologies Used

• Django: A high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design.
• HTML/CSS: For structuring and styling the web application.
• Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development and customization.
• Bootstrap: A popular front-end framework for developing responsive and mobile-first web applications.
• SQLite: A lightweight database for storing user data and contacts.
• phonenumber_field: A Django package for storing and validating phone numbers.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.12
• Django
• Pip (Python package installer)

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/phonebook-web-app.git
   cd phonebook-web-app
   
   

2. Install dependencies:

   • Ensure you have a virtual environment activated, then run:

     pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Apply migrations:

   • Set up the database by running the following commands:

     python manage.py makemigrations
     python manage.py migrate

4. Create a superuser (optional):

   • To access the Django admin interface, create a superuser account:

     python manage.py createsuperuser

   • Follow the prompts to set up the admin account.

5. Run the development server:

   • Start the Django development server with:

     python manage.py runserver

6. Access the application:

   • Open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to view the application.
   • For the Django admin interface, go to http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/.

Usage

1. Register an account if you are a new user to create your own contact list.
2. Log in using your credentials to access your contacts.
3. Utilize the provided options to add new contacts, edit existing ones, and view your entire contact list.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute, please submit a pull request with your proposed changes.

License

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

Acknowledgements

• Django Documentation
• Tailwind CSS Documentation
• Bootstrap Documentation
• phonenumber_field Documentation
• Django Crispy Forms Documentation
• Online tutorials and resources for guidance and best practices.