How to Run the Project

1. 1. Requirements:
      
      • • Python installed on your system.
      • • Django and Django REST Framework.

1. 1. Setup Instructions:
      
      • • Clone the repository.
      • • Navigate to the project directory.
      • • Install required dependencies using:

 pip install django
 pip install djangorestframework

1. • Run the server using:

 python manage.py runserver

• Access the application through your web browser at http://127.0.0.1:8000/.

1. 1. Features in Action:
      
      • • Register as a new user.
      • • Search for friends and send friend requests.
      • • Engage in one-to-one chat with friends in real time.