Setting Up User Service

Prerequisites:

• Docker with Docker Compose
• Clone or download the repository from: Muimi Chat User Service Repository

Environment Variables

1. In the repository, locate the .env.example file.
2. Review the comments and make the necessary modifications.
3. Save the file as .env once you have finished editing.

Key Points:

• Generate a DJANGO_SECRET_KEY using the following command:

  python -c 'from django.core.management.utils import get_random_secret_key; print(get_random_secret_key())'

• On slower PCs, the startup time for Redis/PostgreSQL database might be longer. Adjust the STARTUP_DELAY variable accordingly based on your hardware specifications.
• For development purposes, it’s generally safe to keep all variables, except DJANGO_SECRET_KEY, as their default values. However, for production, it’s essential to change the default username and password.

Running the Project

To run the project, simply execute the following command:

docker-compose up

Your server will be running at the port number you specified.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to set up the User Service Django API for Muimi Chat.