Puddle is a marketplace application built with Django. It allows users to browse, buy, and sell items.

• User Authentication:

  • Sign up for a new account
  • Login with an existing account
  • Logout from an authenticated session

• Item Management:

  • Create, edit, and delete items
  • Browse and search for items
  • View detailed information about each item
  • Filter items by category and search query
  • Upload images for items

• Dashboard:

  • View all items created by the logged-in user

• Conversations:

  • Initiate conversations with sellers
  • View and reply to messages in the inbox

• Database and Models:

  • SQLite database for data storage
  • Models for Categories, Items, Conversations, and Conversation Messages

• User Profiles: Enhance user profiles with more details and public-facing pages.
• Real-time Notifications: Implement real-time notifications for new messages and offers.
• Payment Integration: Integrate a payment gateway to handle transactions securely.
• Advanced Search: Add more advanced search and filtering options, such as by price range, location, and item condition.
• Admin Panel: Build a more comprehensive admin panel for site management and moderation.
• Deployment: Deploy the application to a live server for public access.
• API: Develop a RESTful API to allow third-party integrations and mobile app support.