Build Python Web Apps with Django
Django is an open-source Python web development framework that allows you to quickly create web apps using the plethora of tools provided.
Includes Python, Web Development, Web Apps, Frameworks, and more.
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
10 weeksCertificate of completion
YesPrerequisites
1 courseWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Build Python Web Apps with Django:- Learn Python 3
About this skill path
Django is written in Python and provides an opinionated approach to web development meaning you’ll know how projects are structured and you’ll have a general set of guidelines for how to bring your apps to life. Django comes with a lot of tools already provided, so you can pick and choose what you need to get the job done.
Skills you'll gain
- Apply Python skills for web development
- Build full-stack web applications
- Deploy a Django app to the web
Syllabus
9 units • 8 lessons • 6 projects • 7 quizzes- 1
Introduction to the Web
Come get an overview of the underlying technologies you’ll build on top of in your Django app!
- 2
Introduction to Django
Get an overview of Web Apps, the front-end and back-end, HTTP requests, and Django incorporates these concepts into a single framework.
- 3
Templates in Django
Learn how Django’s templates and template language (DTL) make it a breeze to incorporate logic into HTML and render dynamic pages to users.
- 4
Data in Django
Learn how Django implements a database using models and how you can interact with the database with Python code!
- 5
Views in Django
Django’s views determine what data from a model gets displayed on a template. Learn how Django makes it easy for developers to set up views.
- 6
Forms in Django
Incorporate forms in your Django app to get info from your users.
- 7
Accounts and Authentication in Django
CRUD functionality is now easier with an admin account! Also, learn to safeguard the rest of your app by having your users create accounts.
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Projects in this skill path
- Project
Fortune Teller
In this project, we will build a Fortune Telling Django web app using the MTV pattern. - Project
Tourist Attractions with Templates
Help create a website that lets users see tourist attractions from each state! - Project
Djaunty Rent-a-Bike
Use your knowledge of models and databases to programmatically help the owners of Djaunty Rent-a-Bike build out their rental system!
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Installing Django
In this article, you will learn how to install a virtual environment then install Django in the virtual environment all on your own computer! - Article
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