Django Syllabus

Welcome to The Coding College Django Syllabus! This syllabus is carefully designed to take learners from the basics of Django to advanced topics, ensuring a robust understanding of web development using Django.

Module 1: Introduction to Django

  1. What is Django?
    • Overview of Django Framework
    • Features and Benefits
    • Understanding MVC (Model-View-Controller) and MVT (Model-View-Template)
  2. Setting Up Django
    • Installing Python
    • Setting up a Virtual Environment
    • Installing Django
  3. Your First Django Project
    • Creating a Django Project
    • Running the Development Server
    • Django Project Structure Overview

Module 2: Django Basics

  1. Django Apps
    • Creating a New App
    • App vs. Project: Understanding the Difference
  2. Views and URLs
    • Introduction to Django Views
    • Mapping URLs to Views
    • Dynamic URL Patterns
  3. Templates
    • Understanding Django Templates
    • Template Tags and Filters
    • Template Inheritance

Module 3: Models and Database

  1. Django ORM
    • Introduction to Models
    • Creating and Managing Models
    • Migrations: Making and Applying
  2. CRUD Operations
    • Insert, Retrieve, Update, and Delete Data
    • QuerySets and Field Lookups
  3. Relationships
    • One-to-One, Many-to-One, and Many-to-Many Relationships
    • Working with Related Models

Module 4: Advanced Django Features

  1. Forms
    • Creating Forms in Django
    • Handling Form Submissions
    • Form Validation
  2. Authentication
    • User Authentication and Authorization
    • Login, Logout, and Signup
    • Customizing the User Model
  3. Admin Panel
    • Django Admin Customization
    • Adding Models to Admin
    • Configuring Admin Display Options

Module 5: Django and Static Files

  1. Static and Media Files
    • Managing Static Files
    • Adding CSS and JavaScript
    • Handling Media Files
  2. Django WhiteNoise
    • Configuring Static Files for Production
    • Using WhiteNoise Middleware

Module 6: Testing and Debugging

  1. Debugging Django Projects
    • Common Errors and Fixes
    • Debugging Tools
  2. Writing Tests
    • Unit Tests in Django
    • Testing Models, Views, and Templates

Module 7: Deployment

  1. Preparing for Deployment
    • Creating requirements.txt
    • Using Environment Variables
  2. Deployment on Hosting Providers
    • Deploying on AWS Elastic Beanstalk
    • Deploying on Heroku
    • Configuring Databases for Production

Module 8: Advanced Topics

  1. REST APIs
    • Introduction to Django REST Framework
    • Building CRUD APIs
    • Authentication in APIs
  2. Performance Optimization
    • Query Optimization
    • Caching Strategies
  3. Third-Party Packages
    • Django-Allauth for Authentication
    • Celery for Task Queues

Module 9: Capstone Project

  • Develop a Complete Web Application
    • Requirements Gathering
    • Designing Models
    • Implementing Views, Templates, and Forms
    • Adding Authentication and Admin Customizations
    • Deploying the Project

Additional Resources

  • Official Documentation: Explore Django’s official documentation for deeper insights.
  • Practice Exercises: Reinforce your learning with practical challenges.
  • The Coding College: Access detailed tutorials, quizzes, and exercises.

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