Django Bug Tracker Project

Project Description

This Bug Tracker is a comprehensive project management and issue tracking system designed to streamline the software development process. It allows managers and developers to efficiently track and manage bugs across multiple projects.

Features

• User account creation (Manager and Developer roles)
• Project management (Create, List, Update, Delete)
• Bug tracking (Create, List, Update, Delete)
• Developer assignment to projects
• Bug assignment to developers
• Customizable bug statuses and priorities
• Comment system for bugs
• Dashboard with project and bug statistics
• Email notifications for bug updates
• Advanced search and filtering options
• TODO File and screenshot attachments for bug reports

Technologies Used

• Python 3.12
• Django 5
• SQLite
• Tailwind CSS

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.12
• pip (Python package manager)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/sulavmhrzn/bug_tracker_django.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd bug_tracker_django
   

3. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   

4. Activate the virtual environment:
   • On Windows:

     venv\Scripts\activate
     

   • On macOS and Linux:

     source venv/bin/activate
     

5. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

6. Apply database migrations:

   python manage.py migrate
   

Running the Application

1. Create a superuser account:

   python manage.py createsuperuser
   

   Follow the prompts to create a new superuser account.
2. Start the Django development server:

   python manage.py runserver
   

3. The application will be available at http://localhost:8000

Usage

• Access the admin panel at http://localhost:8000/admin/ to manage users and projects.
• Managers can create projects and assign developers.
• Developers can view assigned projects and manage bugs.
• Use the dashboard for an overview of project status and bug statistics.

TODO: Deployment

Contributing

This project is part of my personal portfolio, but I welcome any suggestions or feedback. Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.