Course Description: This course introduces students to web development using Django, a popular Python web framework. Students will learn the fundamentals of building dynamic web applications, including handling URLs, templates, databases, and user authentication.
Introduction to Django
- Overview of Django and its applications
- Setting up a Django development environment
- Creating a basic Django project and app
Models and Databases
- Creating models to define data structure
- Using Django's built-in admin interface
- Configuring and connecting to databases
Views and Templates
- Creating views to handle user requests
- Rendering dynamic content using templates
- Using template inheritance and filters
URLs and Routing
- Mapping URLs to views using URL patterns
- Creating clean and organized URL structures
- Handling dynamic URLs and query parameters
Forms and User Input
- Creating and handling forms in Django
- Validating user input and handling form submissions
- Implementing user feedback and error messages
- User Authentication and Authorization
- Implementing user registration and login functionality
- Managing user sessions and authentication middleware
- Restricting access to views based on user permissions
Static Files and Media
- Managing static files (CSS, JavaScript) in Django
- Uploading and serving user-uploaded media files
- Integrating third-party libraries for enhanced functionality
- Final Projects and Deployment
- Applying Django concepts to create a functional web application
- Deploying a Django project to a web server or platform
- Presenting and sharing projects with the class