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Django
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.
Content in this path
Entry-Level
This section covers entry-level content.
Practitioner
This section covers practitioner content.
Advanced
This section covers advanced content.
- 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
- 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.
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