This folder contains the necessary program files to generate run catalog web application.

1. database_setup.py
   • Python file the defines and creates itemcatalog.db.
2. items_data.py
   • Python file used to populate itemcatalog.db.
3. application.py
   • Python file to run item catalog application.
4. templates
   • main.html
   • catalog.html
   • items.html
   • publicitems.html
   • description.html
   • publicdescription.html
   • additem.html
   • edititem.html
   • deleteitem.html
   • login.html
5. static
   • style.css
6. client_secrets.json
   • file containing authorization key for google sign-in

This project can be run on a Linux-based virtual machine that comes pre-installed with the PostgreSQL database, python and other necessary software.

1. Download the following software to run the project.
   • Download VirtualBox from here.Install the platform package for your operating system. No need to download the extension package or SDK.There is also no need to launch VirtualBox.
   • Download "Vagrant" from the following git repository.
     • git clone https://github.com/udacity/fullstack-nanodegree-vm
   • On your Terminal navigate to "fullstack-nanodegree-vm" folder cloned from the above GIT repository. Navigate to vagrant subdirectory.
     • cd vagrant
   • Use the following command to clone the project repository.
     • git clone https://github.com/shilpamadini/item-catalog.git
2. Run the following commands to install the required software.
   • Navigate to the "vagrant" directory where above mentioned software is downloaded.
   • To install the Linux VM. Run the following command.
     • vagrant up
   • Once Vagrant up is finished running,run the following command to login to VM
     • vagrant ssh
   • All the files in "vagrant" directory on your terminal will appear in the "/vagrant" directory on the VM
   • At the VM shell prompt
     • cd /vagrant/catalog
     • python database_setup.py
     • python items_data.py
     • python application.py
     • \q to go back to shell prompt
   • Open any internet browser window and connect to host.
     • http:https://localhost:8000

1. Connecting http:https://localhost:8000 will open the item catalog application.
2. Website displays book categories and the latest items added to the database.
3. When a user not logged in all catalogs and their corresponding items are displayed. Add item and edit/delete item options are not available.
4. A login button enables users to login to the database. Authorization is verified using Google Plus sign-in.
5. All the new users are automatically logged into the database.
6. Once a user is logged-in add item privileges are provided.
7. User is provided edit and delete privileges only to the items created by the user.