Python Training : Introduction to Django

Introduction to Django

Python Training Overview

This course is designed to provide a deep introduction to of Django, a powerful Python web framework. The course begins by familiarizing students with the basics of setting up a Django project, working with templates, and creating applications. Students will then learn how to work with models, forms, and views, as well as explore more advanced topics like user registration, email handling, and custom template tags and filters. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in Django, enabling them to build dynamic web applications

Python Training Course Objectives

Comprehensive Coverage: The course covers many aspects of Django, from basic to advanced techniques, making it suitable for learners of various skill levels.
Hands-on Exercises: Practical exercises throughout the course allow students to apply their knowledge and gain confidence in using Django for their web development projects.
Real-world Applicability: The course teaches practical skills that students can directly apply to their web development projects using Django.
Project Management: Students will learn to efficiently manage and organize their Django projects using best practices and project organization tools.
Collaboration and Sharing: The course covers various methods to share, deploy, and collaborate on projects, ensuring students can effectively work with others and present their work professionally.
Advanced Techniques: The course includes a dedicated section on advanced Django features, such as custom template tags and filters, user registration, and email handling, allowing students to build more complex web applications.

Python Training Prerequisites

Python
Basic Django as taught in our Introduction to Django course

Useful Prerequisites

JavaScript
SQL

Python Training Course duration

4 days

Python Training Course outline

1. Getting Started with Django

Welcome to the Server-side
Google Chrome DevTools: Network Tab
Creating the Virtual Environment
Creating a Virtual Environment and Installing Django (Exercise)
Exploring the Django Source Code
Creating a New Project
Hello, Django! (Exercise)
Settings
Django Apps
Creating a New App
First Django App (Exercise)
Working with Templates (Exercise)
Creating an About Us Page (Exercise)

2. Git, GitHub, and an App with a Model

djangojokes.com
Version Control Systems, Git, and GitHub
Setting Up VS Code, Git, and GitHub (Exercise)
Creating the Project (Exercise)
Creating a pages App (Exercise)
Creating the jokes App (Exercise)
Models
Migrating (Exercise)
Creating a Model (Exercise)
Types of Views
Creating a ListView (Exercise)
Creating a DetailView (Exercise)
GET and POST Requests
Creating and Updating Jokes (Exercise)
Deleting Objects
Deleting Jokes (Exercise)

3. Template Filters and Tags

Setting Up the Project (Exercise)
get_context_data()
Adding Template Context (Exercise)
Template Filter Basics
Adding Filters (Exercise)
Most Useful Template Filters
Template Filter Quick Reference
Template Tag Basics
Most Useful Template Tags
Template Tag Quick Reference
Custom Filters
Creating Custom Filters (Exercise)
Custom Tags
Creating Custom Tags (Exercise)

4. Static Files

Static File Basics
Adding Static Files to Django Jokes (Exercise)
Review of the Settings

5. Django Admin and the User Model

The Database
Setting Up PostgreSQL (Exercise)
The Default User Model
Creating a Custom User Model (Exercise)
Referencing the User Model
Getting Started with Django Admin (Exercise)
Adding the jokes Table to Django Admin (Exercise)
Installing the Django Admin Documentation Generator (Exercise)

6. URLs and Slugs

Slugs
Creating a Slug-generating Function (Exercise)
Changing Jokes to Use Slugs (Exercise)

7. Sending Email with SendGrid

Transactional Email Services
Getting a SendGrid Account (Exercise)
Creating an Email Utility Function (Exercise)

8. Forms and Widgets

Form Processing
Understanding Form Fields
Creating a Job Application Form (Exercise)
Core Field Arguments
Building out the Application (Exercise)
Typed Choice Fields
Changing Widgets
Improving the Job Application Form (Exercise)
Validators
Crispy Forms (Exercise)
Making the Joke Form Crispy (Exercise)

8. ModelForms

Models
Model Fields
Model Field Arguments
ModelForms
Creating a ModelForm (Exercise)
Many-to-One Relationships
Adding Joke Categories (Exercise)
Many-to-Many Relationships
Adding Joke Tags (Exercise)
Updating the Joke Templates (Exercise)
Tying Job Applications to Models (Exercise)

10. User Registration

The User-Registration Process
Getting Started with django-allauth (Exercise)
django-allauth Templates
Making the Authentication Pages Crispy (Exercise)
Updating the _base.html Template (Exercise)
Email Templates
Custom User Registration (Exercise)
Creating a My Account Page (Exercise)
Associating Users with Jokes (Exercise)
Mixins
Restricting Joke Creating and Updating (Exercise)