WatchIt - Streaming Website
WatchIt is a Django-based streaming website where users can watch movies and TV shows online. The platform is designed to be easy to use and provides a seamless streaming experience for users.
Features
- User Authentication: Sign up, login, and logout functionalities for users.
- Content Streaming: Watch movies and TV shows directly from the platform.
- Search Functionality: Easily search for movies, series, or episodes.
- Responsive Design: Mobile and desktop-friendly layout.
- Admin Panel: Manage content, users, and settings via Django's admin panel.
- Watchlist: Users can add movies and shows to their personal watchlist.
- Ratings & Reviews: Users can rate and leave reviews for movies or shows.
Tech Stack
- Backend: Django, Django REST Framework
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Database: SQLite (default) or PostgreSQL
- Authentication: Django's built-in authentication system
- Streaming: Vidsrc for movie streaming
Installation
Requirements
- Python 3.x
- Django 4.x or above
- PostgreSQL (if you're using it as a database)
- Celery (optional, for asynchronous tasks)
Steps to Set Up
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/watchit.git
cd watchit
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Create and activate a virtual environment:
python3 -m venv venv
venv/bin/activate
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Install required dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
Set up the database:
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connect to sqlite
python manage.py migrate
Create a superuser (for accessing the admin panel):
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createsuperuser
python manage.py createsuperuser
Run the development server:
Usage
User Registration: Visit the registration page to create a new account.
Search: Use the search bar to find your favorite movies and shows.
Watch: Click on any movie or TV show to start streaming.
Admin Panel: Access the admin panel by navigating to http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/ to manage users, content, and more.
Contributing
Fork the repository
Create your branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature)
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add new feature')
Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature)
Create a new Pull Request
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgments
Vidsrc for providing the movie streaming API.
Django for the awesome web framework.
