Django API Development for Article Platform
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
Core Requirements:
1. Authentication & Authorization
• Implement JWT-based authentication using Django REST Framework's SimpleJWT.
• Support social logins (Google, Facebook) using Django Allauth or Django Social Auth.
• Email/password authentication with email verification for new signups.
• Password reset via email-based token system.
• Role-based access control:
o Reader (default, can read/review stories).
o Writer (can publish stories).
o Moderator (can review, approve, and flag content).
o Admin (full control via Django admin panel).
2. Hosting & Database
• Deploy the backend on Render (preferred) or Railway (alternative) for budget-friendly hosting.
• Use PostgreSQL as the database.
• Implement Cloudinary for media storage (profile pictures & book covers).
3. User Profile Management
• API endpoints to update name, bio, and profile picture.
• Secure storage and retrieval of profile pictures.
4. Story & Content Management
• Users (writers) can create, update, delete, and publish stories.
• Readers can rate and review stories.
• Book covers can be uploaded and stored securely.
• Moderators can approve, reject, or flag content for violations.
• AI-Ready Content Moderation System:
o Implement a manual flagging system where users or moderators can report content.
o Design APIs to store moderation metadata, including flagged content, review decisions, and timestamps.
o Structure the system to allow future AI integration for automated content review and moderation.
5. API Design & Versioning
• RESTful API structure under /api/v1/ for future-proofing.
• Modular endpoints for authentication, user profiles, story management, and moderation.
6. Security & Performance
• Implement rate-limiting for login attempts.
• Secure password hashing using Django’s make_password.
• CSRF protection for session-based authentication (if needed).
7. Docker Integration
• Containerized Deployment:
o The project should be Dockerized to ensure consistency across environments.
o Create a Dockerfile for the backend.
o Use docker-compose.yml to manage the backend and PostgreSQL database together.
o Store environment variables in a .env file for configuration.
1. Authentication & Authorization
• Implement JWT-based authentication using Django REST Framework's SimpleJWT.
• Support social logins (Google, Facebook) using Django Allauth or Django Social Auth.
• Email/password authentication with email verification for new signups.
• Password reset via email-based token system.
• Role-based access control:
o Reader (default, can read/review stories).
o Writer (can publish stories).
o Moderator (can review, approve, and flag content).
o Admin (full control via Django admin panel).
2. Hosting & Database
• Deploy the backend on Render (preferred) or Railway (alternative) for budget-friendly hosting.
• Use PostgreSQL as the database.
• Implement Cloudinary for media storage (profile pictures & book covers).
3. User Profile Management
• API endpoints to update name, bio, and profile picture.
• Secure storage and retrieval of profile pictures.
4. Story & Content Management
• Users (writers) can create, update, delete, and publish stories.
• Readers can rate and review stories.
• Book covers can be uploaded and stored securely.
• Moderators can approve, reject, or flag content for violations.
• AI-Ready Content Moderation System:
o Implement a manual flagging system where users or moderators can report content.
o Design APIs to store moderation metadata, including flagged content, review decisions, and timestamps.
o Structure the system to allow future AI integration for automated content review and moderation.
5. API Design & Versioning
• RESTful API structure under /api/v1/ for future-proofing.
• Modular endpoints for authentication, user profiles, story management, and moderation.
6. Security & Performance
• Implement rate-limiting for login attempts.
• Secure password hashing using Django’s make_password.
• CSRF protection for session-based authentication (if needed).
7. Docker Integration
• Containerized Deployment:
o The project should be Dockerized to ensure consistency across environments.
o Create a Dockerfile for the backend.
o Use docker-compose.yml to manage the backend and PostgreSQL database together.
o Store environment variables in a .env file for configuration.