Getting Started with Django: A Beginner's Guide
Django is a high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk through the basics of getting started with Django.
Why Django?
Django was designed to help developers take applications from concept to completion as quickly as possible. It follows the "batteries-included" philosophy, meaning it comes with many features you'll need out of the box.
Setting Up Your First Project
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Install Django
bash pip install django -
Create a new project
bash django-admin startproject myproject -
Run the development server
bash python manage.py runserver
Key Concepts
- Models: Define your data structure
- Views: Handle the logic
- Templates: Present the data
- URLs: Route requests to views
Next Steps
Once you've mastered the basics, you can explore:
- Django ORM for database operations
- Django Admin for content management
- Django REST Framework for APIs
- Deployment strategies
Happy coding!