README.md

Rapid Job Backend

Welcome to the Rapid Job Backend repository. This project aims to create a platform connecting blue-collar workers with employers, facilitating job postings and applications in Ethiopia. The backend is built using Django and Django REST Framework (DRF).

Table of Contents

• Features
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
  • Running the Project
• API Endpoints
• Contributing

Features

• 🔒 User Authentication (Registration, Login, Logout)
• 👥 User Profiles (Employer and Worker)
• 📄 Job Postings
• 📝 Job Applications
• 💬 Messaging System
• 📊 Work History Tracking

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Python 3.8+
• Django 3.2+
• PostgreSQL

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/RapiidJob/Backend.git
   cd Backend
   

2. Create a Virtual Environment

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate
   

3. Install Dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Set Up the Database

5. Run Migrations

   python manage.py makemigrations
   python manage.py migrate
   

6. Create a Superuser

   python manage.py createsuperuser
   

Running the Project

Start the Development Server

python manage.py runserver