This project was created with the initial design and idea coming a few years before actually becoming a Software Engineer. I wanted to create a project that would not only showcase my design abilities, but also be something I could use to learn software engineering. It wasn't until taking an intensive program (yes a bootcamp), that I was able to grow a foundation and actually do something with this project.
I chose to use a NoSQL database over a SQL database due to the ability to adjust my articles with varying options instead of having to stick to a specific layout. I decided to use FastAPI since it is one of the more recent technologies and designed to not only scale well but also work asynchronously, allowing for a better performance and easier testing.
- FastAPI
- MongoDB
- ODMantic
- Motor
- Docker
The app is designed for me to create articles based on various factors that lead into being a Software Engineer. I wanted a platform that I could share information relating to working as a female in STEM, working with ADHD/AuDHD, and any other tips and tricks that I wish I had known years ago when I first started all the way through what I currently am learning. Through this app, I hope to lead others to find their own inspiration to achieve their ultimate career goals and learn to fall in love with it along the way.
- Users are brought to the home page......
In order for this project to function properly in a development state, you will NEED to create a .env file with your own database user.
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Start docker desktop
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Go to https://github.com/LilliDarling/GrowingMe and Fork the repository
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In your Terminal on your desktop, navigate into your where you want your project directory to be
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In YOUR gitlab, click on the blue CODE drop down and clone your repository
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Back in the terminal where you navigated to your projects directory, follow these commands:
- git clone https://github.com/LilliDarling/GrowingMe.git
- cd growingme
- code .
- docker compose up -d
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Get familiar with the code.
Again, please make sure you have the requirements above otherwise you will not be able to utilize this project to it's full extent.