Play2Learn Platform

This repository contains the source code for the Play2Learn platform, a full-stack web application built using Python and JavaScript with Django and Vue.js. This was the main project I completed while in the Full Stack Software Development program at Loyola Marymount University. It demonstrates a scalable, seamless integration between multiple frameworks and languages.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Introduction

Play2Learn is an educational platform designed to provide interactive learning experiences through games and activities. Users can create accounts, play games, track their scores, check leaderboards, submit reviews, apply for faux-jobs, and more.

Features

• User authentication and profile management
• Interactive games written in Vue.js
• Game leaderboards
• User reviews and ratings
• Contact form for user inquiries
• Job application form

Technologies Used

• Backend: Django, Django REST framework
• Frontend: Vue.js, Bootstrap
• Database: PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Other: SendGrid for email notifications, AWS S3 for static and media file storage

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ryanlevee/play2learn.git
   cd play2learn
   

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 dependencies in requirements.txt:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

4. Install the required dependencies in requirements2.txt:

   pip install -r requirements2.txt
   

5. Set up the database:

   python manage.py migrate
   

6. Create a superuser:

   python manage.py createsuperuser
   

7. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver
   

Usage

• Access the website at http://127.0.0.1:8000/
• Register for an account or log in with an existing account
• Click the "Play Games" button to choose a Vue.js game
• If you are logged in, your scores will be uploaded to an SQL database and can be immediately viewed on the "My Game Tracking" page
• Top scores will be included on the "Leaderboard" page
• Submit reviews for games, which will show up in the carousel once approved
• Use the contact form to send inquiries
• Apply for jobs through the job application form

If you would like superuser access to see the SQL back end via Django Admin, let me know.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request with your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the GPL-3.0 License. See the LICENSE file for more details.