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Build Your Own Saas Code Review Platform

This white paper outlines the process of building a code review SaaS platform using Python and Django, detailing steps from setting up the development environment to deployment. Key components include creating models for repositories and reviews, integrating the Pylint code analysis tool, and implementing user authentication with Django Allauth. The document also emphasizes the importance of maintenance and scaling as the user base grows.

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Build Your Own Saas Code Review Platform

This white paper outlines the process of building a code review SaaS platform using Python and Django, detailing steps from setting up the development environment to deployment. Key components include creating models for repositories and reviews, integrating the Pylint code analysis tool, and implementing user authentication with Django Allauth. The document also emphasizes the importance of maintenance and scaling as the user base grows.

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Building a Code Review SaaS Platform

with Open Source Tools in Python and


Django
This white paper provides a step-by-step guide to building a code review SaaS platform
using open-source tools in Python and Django. We will set up a Django application, create
models for repositories and reviews, integrate a code analysis tool (Pylint), and provide a
basic frontend for users to interact with the platform.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction

2. Setting Up the Development Environment

3. Creating the Django Project

4. Defining Models

5. Creating Serializers and Views

6. Implementing User Authentication

7. Integrating Code Analysis Tool (Pylint)

8. Setting Up a Frontend

9. Deployment

10. Maintenance and Scaling

1. Setting Up the Development Environment


To get started, ensure you have Python and pip installed on your machine. Then, create a
virtual environment and install Django and other dependencies.

1.1 Install Python and Pip


```sh
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3 python3-pip
```
1.2 Create a Virtual Environment
```sh
python3 -m venv env
source env/bin/activate
```

1.3 Install Django and Other Dependencies


```sh
pip install django djangorestframework
```

2. Creating the Django Project


Create a new Django project and a Django app within that project.

2.1 Start a New Django Project


```sh
django-admin startproject codereview
cd codereview
```

2.2 Create a Django App


```sh
python manage.py startapp reviews
```

3. Set Up the Django Project


Configure your Django settings and database.

3.1 Add the App to INSTALLED_APPS


Open `codereview/settings.py` and add your app to the `INSTALLED_APPS` list.
```python
INSTALLED_APPS = [
...
'reviews',
'rest_framework',
]
```

3.2 Set Up the Database


Configure your database settings in `codereview/settings.py`. For development, you can use
SQLite.
```python
DATABASES = {
'default': {
'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.sqlite3',
'NAME': BASE_DIR / 'db.sqlite3',
}
}
```

4. Define Models
Create models for repositories and reviews in `reviews/models.py`.

4.1 Create Models


```python
from django.db import models

class Repository(models.Model):
name = models.CharField(max_length=255)
url = models.URLField()

class Review(models.Model):
repository = models.ForeignKey(Repository, on_delete=models.CASCADE)
title = models.CharField(max_length=255)
description = models.TextField()
created_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)
pylint_output = models.TextField(null=True, blank=True) # New field
```

4.2 Create and Apply Migrations


```sh
python manage.py makemigrations
python manage.py migrate
```

5. Create Serializers and Views


Create serializers and views to handle API requests.

5.1 Create Serializers


Create a new file `reviews/serializers.py` and define serializers.
```python
from rest_framework import serializers
from .models import Repository, Review
class RepositorySerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
class Meta:
model = Repository
fields = '__all__'

class ReviewSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
class Meta:
model = Review
fields = '__all__'
```

5.2 Create Views


Open `reviews/views.py` and create your API views.
```python
from rest_framework import viewsets
from .models import Repository, Review
from .serializers import RepositorySerializer, ReviewSerializer

class RepositoryViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
queryset = Repository.objects.all()
serializer_class = RepositorySerializer

class ReviewViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
queryset = Review.objects.all()
serializer_class = ReviewSerializer

def perform_create(self, serializer):


review = serializer.save()
repo_path = review.repository.url # Assuming this is a local path or cloned repository
pylint_output = run_pylint(repo_path)
# Save pylint_output to your Review model or another related model
review.pylint_output = pylint_output
review.save()
```

5.3 Set Up URLs


Create a `reviews/urls.py` file and define your URLs.
```python
from django.urls import path, include
from rest_framework.routers import DefaultRouter
from .views import RepositoryViewSet, ReviewViewSet

router = DefaultRouter()
router.register(r'repositories', RepositoryViewSet)
router.register(r'reviews', ReviewViewSet)

urlpatterns = [
path('', include(router.urls)),
]
```

5.4 Include the App URLs


Include the app URLs in your project's `urls.py`.
```python
from django.contrib import admin
from django.urls import path, include

urlpatterns = [
path('admin/', admin.site.urls),
path('api/', include('reviews.urls')),
]
```

6. Implement User Authentication


Install and configure Django Allauth for user authentication.

6.1 Install Django Allauth


```sh
pip install django-allauth
```

6.2 Configure Allauth


Add `'allauth'`, `'allauth.account'`, `'allauth.socialaccount'`, and other necessary
configurations to your `INSTALLED_APPS` and settings in `codereview/settings.py`.

6.3 Set Up URLs for Allauth


Include the allauth URLs in your project's `urls.py`.
```python
urlpatterns = [
...
path('accounts/', include('allauth.urls')),
]
```
7. Integrate Code Analysis Tool (Pylint)
Integrate Pylint to perform static code analysis on repositories.

7.1 Install Pylint


```sh
pip install pylint
```

7.2 Create a Script to Run Pylint


Create a Python script to run Pylint on the repository code. Save this script as
`run_pylint.py`.
```python
import subprocess

def run_pylint(repo_path):
result = subprocess.run(['pylint', repo_path], capture_output=True, text=True)
return result.stdout

if __name__ == '__main__':
repo_path = 'path/to/your/repo'
output = run_pylint(repo_path)
print(output)
```

7.3 Integrate Pylint with Your Django Application


Modify your views to run Pylint whenever a new review is created.
```python
from rest_framework import viewsets
from .models import Repository, Review
from .serializers import RepositorySerializer, ReviewSerializer
from .run_pylint import run_pylint

class RepositoryViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
queryset = Repository.objects.all()
serializer_class = RepositorySerializer

class ReviewViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
queryset = Review.objects.all()
serializer_class = ReviewSerializer

def perform_create(self, serializer):


review = serializer.save()
repo_path = review.repository.url # Assuming this is a local path or cloned repository
pylint_output = run_pylint(repo_path)
# Save pylint_output to your Review model or another related model
review.pylint_output = pylint_output
review.save()
```

7.4 Display Analysis Results


Add a field to your `Review` model to store the Pylint output and modify your templates or
frontend code to display this information.
```python
class Review(models.Model):
repository = models.ForeignKey(Repository, on_delete=models.CASCADE)
title = models.CharField(max_length=255)
description = models.TextField()
created_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)
pylint_output = models.TextField(null=True, blank=True) # New field
```

8. Set Up a Frontend
Choose a frontend framework like React or Vue.js to create a user interface for your
platform. Ensure your frontend communicates with your Django backend via the REST API
endpoints you created.

9. Deployment
Choose a hosting provider like Heroku or AWS to host your application. Follow the
deployment guides for your chosen provider, including setting up a production database,
configuring environment variables, and ensuring your static files are properly managed.

10. Maintenance and Scaling


Monitor your application's performance using monitoring tools. Be prepared to scale your
application as your user base grows, and continuously update your platform to ensure
security and performance.

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