🩸 Build a robust backend API with Django & DRF to support a life-saving mobile app for healthcare professionals in Ethiopia.
# 🩸 vbb_backend - Simplifying Blood Management for Healthcare
## 🚀 Getting Started
Welcome to vbb_backend! This software serves as the backend API for the Virtual Blood Bank (VBB). Designed for healthcare professionals in Ethiopia, it helps manage blood inventory and requests efficiently. Follow the steps below to download and run this software smoothly.
## 📥 Download & Install
To get started, visit this page to download the latest version:
Download vbb_backend Releases
You will find different versions available. Choose the one that fits your needs, and click the download link next to it.
### 🖥 System Requirements
Before proceeding, ensure your system meets the following requirements:
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Docker installed on your machine
- Basic knowledge of running commands in a terminal
## 📂 Installation Steps
### Step 1: Install Docker
If you do not have Docker installed, follow these instructions:
1. Go to the Docker website: Docker Installation Guide.
2. Choose your operating system.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
### Step 2: Download the Software
After ensuring Docker is running, head back to the releases page and download the latest version of vbb_backend:
Download vbb_backend Releases
### Step 3: Extract the Files
1. Locate the downloaded file on your computer.
2. Extract the contents of the file to a folder. You can use software like WinRAR or the built-in extraction tool on your operating system.
### Step 4: Run the Application
Now that you have everything set up, you can run the application:
1. Open your terminal (Command Prompt on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux).
2. Navigate to the folder where you extracted the files. You can do this by typing:
```bash
cd path_to_your_folder
```
Replace `path_to_your_folder` with the actual path.
3. Run the following command to start the application:
```bash
docker-compose up
``` …