This Django web application simulates an eBay-like auction site where users can create auctions, bid on items, and manage their listings.

• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Database Schema
• Contributing
• License

• User authentication and registration.
• Create, edit, and manage auctions.
• Place bids on auctions.
• Search for auctions based on various criteria.
• Real-time updates on auction status.

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/laminjawla1/auction

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd auction

3. Install dependencies using pip:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Create and apply database migrations:

   python manage.py makemigrations
   python manage.py migrate

5. Create a superuser to access the Django admin:

   python manage.py createsuperuser

6. Start the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

7. Access the application at http://localhost:8000.

1. Register a new account or log in using an existing one.
2. Create auctions for items you want to sell.
3. Browse and bid on auctions listed by other users.
4. View your dashboard to monitor your auctions and bids.
5. Manage your auctions by editing or deleting them.

The application uses the following Django models to define the database schema:

• User: Represents a registered user.
• AuctionListing: Represents an auction listing with details such as title, description, starting bid, etc.
• Bid: Represents a bid placed on an auction.
• Comment: Represents comments made on an auction listing.
• WatchList: Represents listings on you watch list.

For a more detailed view of the database schema, refer to the models in the auctions/models.py file.

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues, submit pull requests, or suggest new features.

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Add your feature or fix"

4. Push to your fork and submit a pull request.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.