🚀 MedInsta

Welcome to MedInsta! This repository contains both the Frontend (React Native + Expo) and the Backend (Django REST Framework). Follow the steps below to set up and run the project efficiently.

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📥 Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Skill-Issue-69/MedInsta
cd MedInsta

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🔥 Backend Setup (Django + DRF)

1️⃣ Create a Virtual Environment

For Windows:

cd backend
python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate

For Linux/macOS:

cd backend
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

Once activated, you should see (venv) in your terminal.

2️⃣ Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

3️⃣ Run the Server

python manage.py runserver

Your API will now be running at http://127.0.0.1:8000.

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🎨 Frontend Setup (React Native + Expo)

1️⃣ Navigate to the Frontend Directory

cd frontend

2️⃣ Install Dependencies

Ensure Node.js is installed. If not, download it here.

npm install

3️⃣ Start Expo

npx expo start

This command generates a QR code. You can:

• Scan it using the Expo Go App on your phone.
• Open the project in a browser or emulator.

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💡 Useful Commands

Command	Description
venv\Scripts\activate (Win) / source venv/bin/activate (Mac/Linux)	Activate virtual environment
pip install -r requirements.txt	Install backend dependencies
python manage.py runserver	Run Django server
npm install	Install frontend dependencies
npx expo start	Start React Native app

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❓ Need Help?

Check out the official documentation:

• Django Documentation
• React Native Docs
• Expo Documentation

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🚀 Happy Coding!