The RSC Platform

A Django-based personal and professional journal platform featuring a unique dual-timeline interface.

Development URL

site.randellconley.com

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10 or higher
• MySQL 8.0 or higher
• pip and virtualenv

Installation

1. Create and activate a virtual environment:

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

2. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Create a .env file based on .env.example:

cp .env.example .env

4. Update the .env file with your database credentials and settings.

5. Run migrations:

python manage.py migrate

6. Create a superuser:

python manage.py createsuperuser

7. Collect static files:

python manage.py collectstatic

8. Run the development server:

python manage.py runserver

Project Structure

rsc-platform/
├── rsc_platform/     # Main project settings
├── chronicle/               # Main app
├── templates/               # Django templates
│   └── partials/           # Reusable template components
├── static/                  # Static files
│   ├── sass/               # Sass stylesheets
│   ├── js/                 # JavaScript files
│   └── images/             # Static images
├── media/                   # User-uploaded media
└── manage.py               # Django management script

Technology Stack

• Backend: Django 4.x
• Database: MySQL 8.0
• Frontend: Alpine.js, Bootstrap 5, HTMX
• Styling: Sass
• Testing: Hypothesis (property-based testing)

Features

• Dual-timeline interface (Professional and Personal tracks)
• Interactive Central Seam navigation
• Native dark mode with distinct color schemes
• Modular event templates (Hero, Banner, Card, Media)
• Dynamic content loading with HTMX
• SEO optimization with structured data
• Cookie consent management
• Full accessibility support

License

Private project - All rights reserved