Django Tutorial

 

Introduction to Django

1. Overview of Django

   • What is Django?
   • History and Evolution of Django
   • Advantages of Using Django
   • Understanding MVC and MTV Architecture

2. Setting Up the Development Environment

   • Installing Python and Django
   • Setting Up a Virtual Environment
   • Creating a Django Project
   • Django Project Structure

Basic Django Concepts

3. Django Apps

   • Creating and Managing Django Apps
   • Project vs. App
   • App Structure and Files

4. Django Models

   • Introduction to Models
   • Defining Models
   • Model Fields and Options
   • Making Migrations and Applying Them
   • Basic CRUD Operations with Models

5. Django Admin

   • Setting Up the Admin Interface
   • Customizing Admin Interface
   • Registering Models in Admin
   • Admin Actions and Filters

6. Django Views

   • Function-Based Views (FBVs)
   • Class-Based Views (CBVs)
   • Handling Requests and Responses
   • URL Routing and Dispatching

7. Django Templates

   • Template Basics
   • Template Syntax and Filters
   • Template Inheritance
   • Using Static Files in Templates

Intermediate Django Concepts

8. Django Forms

   • Creating and Using Forms
   • Form Validation
   • Model Forms
   • Handling Form Submissions

9. Django ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)

   • QuerySets and Query Methods
   • Filtering and Ordering Data
   • Related Managers and QuerySet Methods
   • Aggregations and Annotations

10. Django Authentication System

    • User Authentication
    • Login and Logout Views
    • User Registration
    • Password Management

11. Middleware

    • Introduction to Middleware
    • Built-in Middleware
    • Writing Custom Middleware

Advanced Django Concepts

12. Advanced Models

    • Model Inheritance
    • Custom Model Methods
    • Signals and Hooks
    • Managers and QuerySets

13. Advanced Views

    • Mixins and Generic Views
    • FormView, DetailView, ListView, etc.
    • Customizing Generic Views

14. Django REST Framework (DRF)

    • Introduction to DRF
    • Serializers and Deserializers
    • Function-Based API Views
    • Class-Based API Views
    • Routers and ViewSets
    • Authentication and Permissions in DRF

Django in Practice

15. Testing in Django

    • Writing Unit Tests
    • Testing Models, Views, and Templates
    • Using Django’s Test Client
    • Continuous Integration (CI) for Django Projects

16. Deployment

    • Preparing for Deployment
    • Using Gunicorn and Nginx
    • Deploying on Heroku
    • Deploying on AWS, DigitalOcean

17. Django Channels

    • Introduction to Django Channels
    • Setting Up Channels
    • Working with WebSockets
    • Real-time Applications with Channels

18. Security

    • Common Security Threats
    • Built-in Django Security Features
    • Best Practices for Secure Django Applications

Advanced Topics

19. Performance Optimization

    • Database Optimization
    • Caching Strategies
    • Query Optimization
    • Profiling and Debugging

20. Third-Party Integrations

    • Integrating with Payment Gateways
    • Integrating with Social Media
    • Using Celery for Asynchronous Tasks

21. Django and Front-End Integration

    • Integrating Django with Front-End Frameworks (React, Vue.js)
    • Using Django with GraphQL
    • Building Single Page Applications (SPAs) with Django

Final Projects and Best Practices

22. Capstone Project

    • Building a Complete Web Application
    • Implementing Advanced Features
    • Ensuring Performance, Security, and Scalability

23. Best Practices

    • Code Quality and Style
    • Effective Use of Git and Version Control
    • Documentation and Code Comments