BeatStore Project

This is a full-stack project for selling beats and licenses using a Django backend and a React frontend. Below are the steps to set up and run the project, along with a detailed explanation of its functionality.

Getting Started

Backend Setup

1. Run the Django Project:

   • Navigate to the backend/api/ folder.
   • Run the following command to start the backend:

     python manage.py runserver
     

     This will start the backend on http://127.0.0.1:8000.

2. Create a Superuser:

   • Run the following command to create an admin account:

     python manage.py createsuperuser
     

   • Follow the prompts to set up the superuser credentials.

3. Admin Panel:

   • Access the Django admin panel by navigating to http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/.
   • Log in using the superuser credentials.

4. Input Beats:

   • In the Core app within the admin panel, you can add beats to your database.
     • Tags: Input tags as a comma-separated list. For example, trap, dark. Tags will appear on the beat's title on the frontend in the following format:
       Dark x Trap Type Beat - *Beat Title*
     • Spotlight: The Spotlight boolean determines if a beat is showcased prominently on the main page. If no beat is marked as a spotlight, the app will default to showcasing the most recently added beat.
     • Licenses: Only use the licenses Basic, Premium, and Unlimited. The frontend is not configured for other license types.
     • For Sale: Turning off the For Sale boolean will exclude the beat from being sold on the platform without deleting it from the database (preventing potential issues).

Frontend Setup

1. Start the Frontend:
   • Navigate to the frontend/ folder.
   • Run the following command to start the React app:

     npm start
     

     The app should automatically open in your browser, typically running on http://localhost:3000/.

Features

1. Admin Panel Management:

   • Add beats with WAV/MP3 files, artwork, and tags.
   • Showcase beats on the main page using the Spotlight boolean.
   • Manage availability of beats using the For Sale boolean.

2. Frontend Display:

   • Beats are displayed dynamically with tags and titles.
   • The title format is based on the tags (e.g., Dark x Trap Type Beat - Beat Title).

3. License Support:

   • The app supports three licenses: Basic, Premium, and Unlimited. Use only these licenses as the frontend is not set up for additional ones.

Notes

• Ensure that the Django backend is running on port 8000 before starting the frontend.