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The document provides a step-by-step guide for setting up a Django project using a virtual environment, including creating and activating the environment, installing Django, and starting a new project. It also addresses a common error related to PowerShell's execution policy and provides instructions on how to change it to allow script execution. Finally, it offers optional steps for deactivating the virtual environment after project work is completed.

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Django Project Setup Guide (2)

The document provides a step-by-step guide for setting up a Django project using a virtual environment, including creating and activating the environment, installing Django, and starting a new project. It also addresses a common error related to PowerShell's execution policy and provides instructions on how to change it to allow script execution. Finally, it offers optional steps for deactivating the virtual environment after project work is completed.

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Django Project Setup Guide

You said:

start django project with the vertual evnv step by ste

ChatGPT said:

Starting a Django project with a virtual environment involves


several steps. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Set Up a Virtual Environment

A virtual environment isolates your project's dependencies from


the global Python installation, which helps to avoid version
conflicts.

1. Navigate to your project directory: Open your terminal


(Command Prompt, PowerShell, or a terminal emulator on
macOS/Linux) and navigate to the directory where you want
to create your Django project.

bash

cd path/to/your/project_directory

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2. Create a virtual environment: Run the following command
to create a virtual environment. Replace `venv` with your
preferred environment name.

bash

python -m venv venv

3. Activate the virtual environment:


On Windows:

bash

venv\Scripts\activate

On macOS/Linux:

bash

source venv/bin/activate

After activation, your terminal prompt should change to


indicate the virtual environment is active.

2. Install Django

With the virtual environment activated, you can now install Django
using `pip`.

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bash

pip install django

3. Start a New Django Project

Now that Django is installed, you can create a new Django project.

1. Create a new Django project: Replace `myproject` with your


desired project name.

bash

django-admin startproject myproject

2. Navigate to your project directory:

bash

cd myproject

3. Run initial migrations: Django comes with some built-in


applications that require database tables. You can create
these tables by running the following command:

bash

python manage.py migrate

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4. Start the Development Server

To verify that everything is set up correctly, you can start the


Django development server.

bash

python manage.py runserver

Open your web browser and go to `http://127.0.0.1:8000/`. You


should see the Django welcome page, indicating that your project
is running successfully.

5. Deactivate the Virtual Environment (Optional)

When you're done working on your project, you can deactivate the
virtual environment by simply typing:

bash

deactivate

This will return you to your system’s default Python environment.

Would you like to add any specific features to this project?

You said:

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venv\Scripts\activate : File
C:\Users\YASH\Desktop\incomeExpence\venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this
system. For more information, see about_Execution_Policies at
https:/go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170.
At line:1 char:1
+ venv\Scripts\activate
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : SecurityError: (:) [],
PSSecurityException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : UnauthorizedAccess

this error is occureing

ChatGPT said:

The error you're encountering is related to PowerShell's execution


policy, which is set to prevent scripts from running by default for
security reasons. To resolve this, you need to change the execution
policy to allow scripts to run.

Steps to Fix the Execution Policy Error:

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator:


Press `Win + X` and select Windows PowerShell
(Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).
If you're prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click
Yes to allow the application to make changes.

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2. Check the Current Execution Policy: You can see the
current execution policy by running:

powershell

Get-ExecutionPolicy

This will likely return `Restricted`, which is why you're


getting the error.
3. Change the Execution Policy: To allow the execution of
scripts, you'll need to change the policy. Run the following
command in the PowerShell window:

powershell

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -


Scope CurrentUser

This command changes the execution policy for the current


user to `RemoteSigned`, which allows scripts that you wrote on
your local computer to run.
4. Confirm the Change: When prompted, type `Y` and press
`Enter` to confirm the change.
5. Activate the Virtual Environment: Now, try to activate the
virtual environment again:

powershell

venv\Scripts\Activate

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Important Notes:

RemoteSigned is a safe option that requires all scripts and


configuration files downloaded from the internet to be
signed by a trusted publisher. Locally written scripts don't
need to be signed.
If you want to revert to the original policy later, you can run:

powershell

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Restricted -


Scope CurrentUser

This should resolve the issue, allowing you to activate your virtual
environment and proceed with your Django project.
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