APPAREL.IO

APPAREL.IO is a robust web application designed to streamline the management of sneaker collections. Whether you're a sneaker enthusiast or a reseller, this app helps you keep track of your inventory, set collection goals, and visualize key data metrics. By leveraging the Sneaks API, APPAREL.IO fetches real-time sneaker data, providing users with up-to-date information on prices, release dates, and availability.

Features

• Sneaks API Integration: Seamlessly integrate with the Sneaks API to fetch real-time data on sneakers, including prices, release dates, and availability.
• Inventory Management: Easily add, update, and delete sneakers from your collection using an intuitive, user-friendly interface.
• Goal Setting: Define personal or business-related goals for your sneaker collection and track progress through visual data representations.
• Data Visualization: Gain insights into your collection with comprehensive graphs and charts that depict trends and statistics related to your sneaker inventory.
• User Authentication: Secure user login and registration, allowing each user to manage their personalized sneaker collections.
• Responsive Design: Enjoy a consistent experience across all devices, with a mobile-friendly design that ensures optimal usability on different screen sizes.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Backend: Django, Python
• Database: SQLite (default), easily configurable for other database systems
• API Integration: Sneaks API for real-time sneaker data
• Deployment: Render, with Gunicorn for serving the Django application and WhiteNoise for static file management

Setup

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8 or higher
• Node.js and npm

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Thedarkplays/sneakertracker.git
   cd sneakertracker

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install the required Python packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Install the required Node.js packages:

   npm install

5. Apply database migrations:

   python manage.py migrate

6. Collect static files:

   python manage.py collectstatic --noinput

7. Run the application locally:

   python manage.py runserver

Usage

User Registration and Login

• Users can register for an account and securely log in to manage their sneaker collection.

Managing Sneakers

• Add: Input new sneakers into your inventory, using data fetched from the Sneaks API to auto-populate fields.
• Update: Modify details of existing sneakers in your collection.
• Delete: Remove sneakers that are no longer part of your collection.

Setting Goals

• Set and track goals related to your sneaker collection, such as increasing the number of sneakers or the total value of your inventory.

Data Visualization

• Visualize trends and key statistics about your sneaker collection through dynamic charts and graphs, helping you make informed decisions.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you would like to contribute, please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your proposed changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

• Sneaks API: Special thanks to druv5319 for developing the Sneaks API, which powers the real-time sneaker data in APPAREL.IO.