Certainly! Here's a sample README.md file that includes a guide on how to deploy the PHP crowdfunding website:
# PHP Crowdfunding Website
This is a simple PHP crowdfunding website that allows multiple fundraisers to have their own sub-pages with individual fundraising goals. The website uses a file-based storage system instead of a database for simplicity.
## Deployment Guide
Follow the steps below to deploy the PHP crowdfunding website:
### Prerequisites
- PHP (version 7 or higher)
- Web server (e.g., Apache, Nginx)
- Composer (PHP dependency manager)
### Installation
1. Clone the repository to your local machine or server:
```shell
git clone https://github.com/your-username/php-crowdfunding-website.git
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Navigate to the project directory:
cd php-crowdfunding-website
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Install the project dependencies using Composer:
composer install
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Configure your web server to point to the project's
public
directory as the document root.
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Open the
FundraiserRepository.php
file located in thesrc
directory. -
Modify the
$dataFile
property to specify the desired path and filename for the fundraiser data file.
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Access the website through your web browser using the configured domain or local server address.
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Create a new fundraiser by clicking on the "Create Fundraiser" link.
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Fill in the necessary information, such as the fundraiser name and goal, and submit the form.
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You will be redirected to the newly created fundraiser's sub-page, where you can view and update the fundraising progress.
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You can modify the HTML templates located in the
templates
directory to customize the appearance and layout of the website. -
You can extend the functionality of the
FundraiserController.php
file to add additional features or actions based on your specific requirements.
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This project is intended as a demo and does not include advanced error handling, input validation, or security measures. Use it as a starting point and enhance it for production use.
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If you encounter any issues or have questions, please feel free to create an issue on the project's GitHub repository.
Please note that the instructions in the deployment guide assume familiarity with basic server setup and configuration. Modify the guide as needed based on your specific deployment environment and requirements.
Remember to update placeholders (such as `your-username` in the clone command) with the appropriate values before including the README in your GitHub repository.