WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH DJANGO

For a wide range of audiences.

Course Overview

Django is a high-level Python web framework that enables developers to build powerful and scalable web applications quickly. In this course, you will embark on a journey to become proficient in Django development, from setting up your development environment to deploying web applications. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, this course will equip you with the skills to create robust web applications.

Course Content

1. Introduction to Django and Development Environment Setup

  • Overview of web development
  • Overview of web development with Django.
  • Installing Python and Django.
  • Setting up a virtual environment for Django projects.
  • Creating your first Django project and app.

2. Understanding the Django Architecture

  • Introduction to the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern in Django (Model-View-Template).
  • Configuring Django settings.
  • Exploring Django’s project and app structure.

3. Models, Views, and Templates

  • Defining data models using Django’s Object-Relational Mapping (ORM).
  • Creating database tables and migrations.
  • Admin panel setup for data management.
  • Writing views in Django.
  • Mapping URLs to views using URL patterns.
  • Passing data from views to templates.

4. Forms, User Authentication, and Authorization

  • Building HTML forms using Django’s Form class.
  • Handling form submissions and validation.
  • Customizing form rendering.
  • Setting up user authentication with Django’s built-in authentication system.
  • Managing user sessions and user profiles.
  • Implementing basic authorization and permissions.

5. Database Queries, File Handling, and API Development

  • Querying the database using Django’s ORM.
  • Filtering, ordering, and aggregating data.
  • Understanding querysets and lazy loading.
  • Uploading and serving media files.
  • Handling file uploads with Django’s FileField and ImageField.
  • Managing file storage and security.

6. Building RESTful APIs with Django Rest Framework

  • Introduction to building RESTful APIs with Django Rest Framework.
  • Creating API endpoints for data retrieval and manipulation.

7. Integration with Frontend

  • Using Django’s template tags and context data to pass information to templates.
  • Implementing frontend components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Integrating frontend libraries and frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, jQuery).

8. Deployment to a Hosting Platform

  • Preparing your Django application for deployment.
  • Deploying to a hosting platform (e.g., Heroku, AWS, or a web server).
  • Configuring domain and DNS settings.

9. Testing and Debugging:

  • Writing unit tests and functional tests.
  • Debugging techniques for identifying and resolving issues.
  • Best practices for code testing and debugging.

10. Security and Advanced Topics

  • Security Best Practices:
    • Ensuring security through authentication and authorization.
    • Preventing common web security vulnerabilities.
    • Data encryption and secure coding practices.
  • Advanced Topics:
    • Scaling Django Applications: Handling increased traffic and optimizing performance.
    • Django REST Framework: Building advanced APIs.
    • Real-time Web Applications: Integrating WebSocket communication.
    • Django and Docker: Containerizing Django applications for deployment.
  • Project Development:
    • Participants work on a comprehensive web application project.
    • Applying knowledge gained throughout the course.
    • Project presentation and peer review.

Course Objective

  • To provide participants with a solid understanding of web application development using Django.
  • To equip participants with the practical skills necessary to build and deploy web applications.
  • To introduce best practices in web development, including database management, user authentication, and security.
  • To empower participants to design and develop feature-rich web applications from scratch.
  • To prepare participants for further specialization in web development or a career as a Django developer.
  • To foster problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset through hands-on projects and exercises.

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