Improved the game server installation process by implementing several key changes. Added support for optional installation paths in the GameServer model, form, and installation view. This allows users to leave the installation path empty and use a default path, improving usability and flexibility. Additionally, updated the form validation to accept empty paths and provided a user-friendly widget placeholder in the form to guide users.
Included a new migration to reflect the optional installation path in the database schema. Updated the installation view to automatically determine the installation path based on settings if not specified by the user.
Enhanced the script download process in the installation view by setting a custom User-Agent header. This addresses potential issues with servers that block the default Python User-Agent.
Added CSRF_TRUSTED_ORIGINS settings dynamically based on ALLOWED_HOSTS to enhance security. Also updated the .gitignore to exclude the newly introduced default game servers directory from version control.
These changes collectively streamline the setup process for new game servers, provide clearer guidance to users, and ensure compatibility with a broader range of hosting configurations.
Introduce the initial Django project setup alongside necessary configurations for VSCode, laying the groundwork for a robust development environment. This includes project scaffolding (`coffeemachine` app), ASGI configuration for async support, and a model example for game servers, demonstrating Django's ORM capabilities. Additionally, we integrate Bootstrap for frontend styling and configure `.gitignore` for Python/Django standard exclusions, ensuring a cleaner repository state. The VSCode launch configuration is tailored for Django, facilitating debugging and enhancing the developer experience within the IDE.
This structured approach not only accelerates the setup phase for new developers but also ensures consistency across environments, fostering a more collaborative and efficient development process.
