car-rental-services

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Car Rentify Project README

Welcome to the Car Rentify project! This README provides an overview of the project structure, features, setup instructions, and more.

Table of Contents

1. Project Overview
2. Features
3. Installation
4. Usage
5. File Structure
6. Technologies Used
7. Contributing
8. License

Project Overview

The Car Rentify project is a Django-based web application for managing car rentals. It allows users to browse cars, view details, make reservations, and complete payments using Flutterwave integration.

Features

• User Authentication: Users can sign up, log in, and manage their profiles.
• Car Listings: Displays a list of available cars with details.
• Reservation: Users can select a car, fill out a reservation form, and confirm bookings.
• Payment Integration: Integrates with Flutterwave for secure payment processing.
• Email Notifications: Sends confirmation emails for successful reservations.
• Responsive Design: Ensures usability across various devices.

Installation

To run the Car Rentify project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd carRentify

2. Create a virtual environment (optional but recommended):

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

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set up environment variables:

   • Copy .env.example to .env and configure the necessary environment variables like FLUTTERWAVE_PUBLIC_KEY.

5. Apply migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

6. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

7. Access the application: Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8000/ to view the Car Rentify application.

Usage

• Browse Cars: Navigate to the home page to see available cars.
• View Car Details: Click on a car to see its details.
• Make a Reservation: Fill out the reservation form on the car details page and proceed to payment.
• Complete Payment: Use the integrated Flutterwave payment system for secure transactions.
• View Reservation Confirmation: Upon successful payment, users are redirected to a confirmation page with reservation details.

File Structure

• showroom/: Django application folder containing models, views, templates, and forms.
• static/: Static files like CSS, JavaScript, and images.
• templates/: HTML templates for rendering pages.

Technologies Used

• Python: Backend logic and Django framework.
• Django: Web framework for building the application.
• HTML/CSS: Frontend structure and styling.
• JavaScript: Client-side scripting for interactivity.
• Flutterwave: Payment gateway integration.
• Bootstrap: Frontend framework for responsive design.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to the Car Rentify project, please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your proposed changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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