Fixing Static File Loading in Django

Looking at your error message, I can see the issue with your static file loading:

Not Found: /dashboard/appointments/=/static/main.min.css

The problem is in how you're referencing your CSS file in your template. The URL path shows an equals sign (=) before /static/, which is causing Django to look for the file in the wrong location.

How to Fix This Issue

1. First, ensure your settings are correct:
   Your settings look good with:

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   STATIC_URL = '/static/'
   STATICFILES_DIRS = [os.path.join(BASE_DIR, 'static')]

2. Fix your template reference:
   The issue is likely in how you're including the CSS file in your template. You should use the {% static %} template tag instead of hardcoding the path.

   In your template file, make these changes:

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   {% load static %}
   
   <!-- Replace this: -->
   <link rel="stylesheet" href="=/static/main.min.css">
   
   <!-- With this: -->
   <link rel="stylesheet" href="{% static 'main.min.css' %}">

3. Make sure you've loaded the static tag:
   Ensure that {% load static %} is at the top of your template file.

The {% static %} template tag generates the absolute URL of static files, which is necessary for Django to correctly locate and serve them. This approach also makes your templates more maintainable as it will automatically adapt if you change your STATIC_URL setting.

After making these changes, restart your development server and the CSS file should load correctly.