Project Description¶

Refactoring¶

The project undertakes significant improvements from its precursor, the Python-OC-Lettings-FR, which include:

Refactoring for Technical Debt: Key refactoring was performed to alleviate the technical debt, fostering a more maintainable and efficient codebase.
Linting Error Resolution: Adherence to coding standards was reinforced by resolving all linting errors.
Admin Site Model Normalization: Model names were normalized for pluralization consistency across the admin site.
Introduction of Modular Architecture: The application was split into three separate Django apps—lettings, profiles, and home—each encapsulating specific functionalities.
Django Project Refactor: oc_lettings_site was converted into a full-fledged Django project to enhance the organizational structure.
Comprehensive Testing Suite: A new suite of tests was created to ensure the reliability and stability of code changes.

Automation of development processes has been achieved through a CI/CD pipeline, set up as follows:

Build and Test: With every new commit, a suite of linting checks and tests is executed.
Docker Containerization: Successful testing leads to the creation and pushing of a Docker image to DockerHub, this step being exclusive to the master branch.
Application Deployment: The final step in the pipeline is an automated deployment to Render, contingent on the successful Docker image push.

Application performance and error tracking are maintained vigilantly with the use of Sentry, ensuring high reliability and swift issue mitigation.