Owner: Engineering Team | Last Updated: 2026-01-30 | Status: Draft
Prerequisites: Python 3.10+, PostgreSQL, Docker, Git. See Prerequisites for full setup.
Local development setup for the Django REST API backend.
⚠️ Draft: These are template instructions. Will be updated with project-specific details when backend codebase is provided.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Runtime | Python 3.10+ |
| Package Manager | pip |
| Default Port | 8000 |
| Dev Server | python manage.py runserver |
| Key Config | .env |
| Framework | Django 5.0, DRF |
# 1. Clone the repository
git clone <backend-repo-url>
cd wwai-backend
# 2. Create virtual environment
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # Linux/macOS
# or: venv\Scripts\activate # Windows
# 3. Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# 4. Configure environment
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your local settings
# 5. Run database migrations
python manage.py migrate
# 6. Create superuser (optional)
python manage.py createsuperuser
# 7. Start development server
python manage.py runserver
| Date | Author | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | Admin | Initial creation |
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