Django Poll App

A simple Django-based polling application that enables secure creation and management of polls with token-based voting system. Features real-time results tracking, responsive UI, and robust authentication.

Features in Detail

Core Functionality

• Poll Management:
  • Create and manage multiple polls
  • Add/remove choices dynamically
  • Set poll activation/deactivation
  • Real-time vote tracking
  • Results visualization

Data Management

• Admin Interface:
  • Comprehensive poll management
  • User management
  • Token management
  • Vote tracking
  • Statistics and reporting

Security Features

• Authentication System:

  • User registration and login
  • Password validation and security
  • Session management

• Token System:

  • Unique voting tokens for each poll
  • Prevent duplicate voting
  • Token validation and expiry
  • Secure token generation

User Interface

• Responsive Design:
  • Bootstrap 4.0 framework
  • Mobile-first approach
  • Dark theme
  • Interactive elements
  • AJAX-powered updates

Prerequisites

• Python 3.13+

• Django 5.0+

• Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

• Required Python packages:

  django
  python-decouple
  django-crispy-forms
  

Installation and configuration

1. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Configure environment variables:

   cp .env.example .env
   # Edit .env file with your settings

3. Set up database:

   python manage.py migrate
   python manage.py createsuperuser

4. Run development server:

   python manage.py runserver

Usage

1. Login or register a new account
2. Create a new poll with multiple choice options
3. Share the poll using generated tokens
4. Track votes and view results in real-time
5. Manage polls through the admin interface

License

MIT License - feel free to use and modify as needed.