Reptile Corner | Reptile Social App

(originally a Full Stack Django Project I created for a Final Project with CodeInstitute) Deployed Version: https://reptilecorner-34e8705d520c.herokuapp.com/

Brainstorming & Ideation - Sammy's Reptile Corner

Project Vision

Reptile Corner will be an online community for reptile enthusiasts to connect, share information, and celebrate their love for these fascinating creatures. The platform aims to create a welcoming and informative space where users can:

• Showcase their reptile companions through photos and stories
• Exchange care tips and advice
• Learn about different reptile species
• Engage in discussions and debates
• Find and connect with other reptile lovers

  Core Features

User Authentication and Profiles:

• Secure registration and login system
• User profiles showcasing basic info, bio, and a reptile image gallery
• Ability to create, edit, and share posts

Posts and Forums:

• Robust system for creating, editing, and deleting posts
• Organized forum categories (e.g., Care Guides, Species Spotlights, General Discussion)
• Interactive commenting system for engaging discussions

Search & Filtering:

• Efficient search functionality for finding posts by title, content, or author
• Filtering options to narrow down searches by forum category
• Additional Features (Future Scope)

Likes/Reactions:

• Allow users to express their appreciation for posts

Following System:

• Enable users to follow each other and see their posts in a personalized feed

Notifications:

• Keep users informed about new comments, likes, and other relevant activities

Admin Panel:

• Provide administrators with tools to manage users, posts, and forum categories

Wireframes

Technical Considerations

• Django Framework: Leverage Django's power and flexibility for building the web application
• Django Models: Design well-structured models to represent users, posts, comments, forums, etc.
• Django Views & Templates: Create views to handle user interactions and design templates for the frontend
• PostgreSQL Database: Set up a robust database to store application data
• Heroku Deployment: Configure the project for seamless deployment on Heroku
• Testing: Implement comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure functionality and reliability
• Agile Methodology: Adopt an Agile approach to manage the development process effectively

User Experience (UX) & Design

• Intuitive and user-friendly interface
• Visually appealing layout with reptile-themed elements
• Clear navigation and organization
• Responsive design to adapt to various devices