# Django Setup

<code>
def setup():
    dir_path = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
    project_name = 'new_growth'
    parent_path = Path(dir_path).parent
    sys.path.append(str(parent_path))
    os.environ['DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE'] = f'{project_name}.settings'

    django.setup()
</code>