Mastering Django Web Development
Course Overview:
Module 1: Introduction to Django
- Understanding web development frameworks
- Introduction to Django and its features
- Installing Django and setting up a development environment
- Creating a simple Django project and app
Module 2: Django Models and Database Integration
- Creating models and defining database tables
- Working with Django’s Object-Relational Mapping (ORM)
- Performing database queries using Django’s QuerySet API
- Migrations and database schema evolution
Module 3: Views and Templates
- Building views to handle HTTP requests
- Creating templates for dynamic HTML generation
- Routing and URL patterns in Django
- Passing data from views to templates
Module 4: Django Forms
- Creating HTML forms in Django
- Form validation and handling form submissions
- Customizing form behavior with Django form classes
- Integrating forms with models
Module 5: Django Admin Panel
- Utilizing the Django admin interface for content management
- Customizing the admin panel for specific models
- Adding custom actions and filters
Module 6: Authentication and Authorization
- Implementing user authentication in Django
- Managing user sessions and passwords
- Configuring permissions and authorization
Module 7: Django REST Framework
- Introduction to RESTful APIs
- Building APIs with Django REST Framework
- Serializers, views, and authentication for APIs
- Consuming APIs in Django applications
Module 8: Frontend Integration with Django
- Integrating frontend frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap) with Django
- Using static files and media in Django projects
- AJAX and asynchronous behavior in Django applications
Module 9: Testing and Debugging in Django
- Writing unit tests for Django applications
- Debugging techniques and tools
- Best practices for testing in Django
Module 10: Deployment and Scaling
- Preparing a Django application for deployment
- Choosing a hosting platform (e.g., Heroku, AWS)
- Configuring production settings
- Scaling Django applications
Module 11: Advanced Topics
- Signals and event handling in Django
- Building custom middleware
- Caching strategies in Django
- Internationalization and localization
Module 12: Project Work
- Applying knowledge to a real-world project
- Working on a comprehensive Django project from start to finish
- Code reviews and best practices
Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of Python programming
- Familiarity with web development concepts (HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript)
Assessment:
- Assignments and quizzes after each module
- Final project assessment
Note:
This course is designed for individuals with some prior programming experience who want to dive into web development using the Django framework. The course structure may be adapted based on the pace and needs of the participants.