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Django

10 courses
19 hours
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This path will guide you through Django, the high-level Python web framework that enables rapid development and encourages clean, pragmatic design. This learning path is structured to transform you from a beginner to an expert Django developer, providing you with the necessary knowledge and skills to build robust, efficient, and secure web applications.

Throughout this learning journey, you'll explore various aspects of Django, from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques, ensuring a deep understanding of the framework's capabilities. You will learn how to leverage Django's features and best practices to develop high-quality web applications that can be easily maintained and scaled.

By the end of this learning path, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of Django and its ecosystem, empowering you to build sophisticated web applications that cater to the needs of your users and clients. With your newfound expertise, you'll be well-equipped to tackle a wide range of web development challenges and excel in your career as a Django developer.

Courses in this path

Entry-Level

This section covers entry-level content.

Django 5: The Big Picture

by Reindert-Jan Ekker
37m

Django Fundamentals

by Reindert-Jan Ekker
2h 51m
(16)

Practitioner

This section covers practitioner content.

Django 4 Templates

by Sandy Ludosky
1h 37m

Django 4 Views, Apps, and URL Mappings

by Tom Compagno
1h 58m

Django Models

by Reindert-Jan Ekker
2h 33m

Django 4 Forms and ModelForms

by Tom Compagno
1h 39m

Django Testing

by Tom Compagno
1h 51m

Secure Coding in Django 4

by Sangeeta Singh
3h 7m

Advanced

This section covers advanced content.

Django 4 Security and Performance

by Pluralsight
1h 45m

Django Deployment and Maintenance

by Tom Compagno
1h 20m

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Django framework overview and philosophy
Project setup and app creation
Model-View-Template (MVT) architectural pattern
Django template system, inheritance, tags, and filters
Creating and connecting views to URL patterns
Organizing code with Django apps
Defining and interacting with database models
Querying, filtering, and aggregating data
Handling user input with Django forms and ModelForms
Data validation and form rendering
Writing and running tests for Django applications
Test-driven development (TDD) in Django
Secure coding practices following OWASP Top Ten guidelines
Django security features and best practices
Performance optimization techniques, including caching and database optimization
Deployment process and maintenance tasks for Django applications
Hosting options, database migrations, and monitoring
Customizing and managing data with the Django admin interface

Experience

Basic understanding of Python programming language: Familiarity with Python syntax, data structures, functions, and classes will help you grasp Django concepts more effectively.
Knowledge of web development fundamentals: A basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will help you create visually appealing and interactive web applications using Django.
Familiarity with database concepts: Knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and data modeling will be useful when working with Django's database models and querying data.
Experience with a text editor or integrated development environment (IDE): Comfortable using tools such as Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, or Sublime Text for writing and editing code.
Basic understanding of version control systems: Familiarity with Git or another version control system will be helpful for managing your code and collaborating with others effectively.

While not strictly required, having some experience with the following can enhance your learning experience:

Object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts: Understanding inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation will help you write cleaner and more organized Django code.
Familiarity with web frameworks: Prior experience with another web framework, such as Flask, Ruby on Rails, or Express.js, can give you a better understanding of web development concepts and how they apply to Django.
Exposure to web servers and deployment: Basic knowledge of web servers (e.g., Nginx or Apache) and deployment processes can help you better understand how to deploy and maintain Django applications.

Learn with the best

Reindert-Jan Ekker

After years of working in software development, Reindert-Jan Ekker switched to teaching programmers in 2010 and never looked back. He authors Pluralsight courses and teaches classes about Python, data science, devops (among others). Even though he squeezes some development jobs in here and there, teaching is his real passion and he is looking forward to share this passion with you.

Sandy Ludosky

Sandy is a passionate and experienced interface designer, developer and digital entrepreneur hailing from Toronto, in Ontario, Canada. She specializes in front-end development with HTML, CSS, CSS3 Animation, Javascript, JQuery, Sass, and Less. Sandy builds custom web pages and enjoys providing design solutions to a wide-array of customers. She thrives on creating interactive, engaging, and user-friendly digital experiences with a keen interest in search engine optimization, web marketing, and an... more

Tom Compagno

Tom has spent over 24 years across multiple industries building products and platforms including: banking, tele-communications, e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing. He has designed and built recommendation engines, consumer banking platforms, and mobile applications, as well as business and consumer facing e-commerce SaaS platforms. Recently he leveraged his technology background to build business, product, and IT strategies for companies like O.C Tanner, State Farm, and USAA Insurance. He is ... more

Sangeeta Singh

Sangeeta is a senior backend engineer with over 8 years of experience in developing highly scalable software, some of which are used by millions of users and many of the fortune 500 companies. She has worked with all sort of technology and softwares, ranging from systems programming for mission critical softwares at the RnD division of HPE, to predictive network analysis for a network at Packet Design, then leading development of critical components of Cloud backup softwares at Druva and now del... more

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