Introduction to Django

Name: Introduction to Django
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Discover the possibilities of web development with Django and Python. Learn the essentials, develop complex programs, and pave your way to becoming a skilled web developer.

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What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to develop real-life web applications using Django, manage data through databases and the admin interface, as well as understand and apply the principles of Django's architecture. You will also practice implementing user interaction workflows, handling HTTP queries and server-client communication, and enhancing website functionality and security through user authentication features.

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Master advanced engineering concepts through ambitious projects. Each project deepens your expertise and transforms you from an experienced engineer into an exceptional one.

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Topics covered by this course

Fundamentals

37 topics

Backend

27 topics

Working with data

22 topics

Control flow

14 topics

Basics

12 topics

Frontend

12 topics

Object-oriented programming

7 topics

Code quality

6 topics

Additional instruments

5 topics

Python libraries

3 topics

System administration and DevOps

3 topics

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JetBrains Academy is a part of JetBrains, a global software company specializing in the creation of intelligent, productivity-enhancing tools for software developers and teams. With years of expertise in software development and education, JetBrains Academy empowers more than a million people worldwide to learn and teach computer science, and help organizations inspire their teams to reach their goals in tech. Professional development tools play a big role in computer science education. This is why JetBrains Academy courses offer integration with JetBrains IDEs. This integration assists learners in getting experience with real development processes to streamline their learning curve at future work.

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Ivan Yachmenov

2 months ago

I've learned basics of Django. Free tip: firstly, try to complete intro to Flask couse, it will help you

Alexander Salmon

3 months ago

I definitely learned how to Django, but a lot of the quiz questions are poorly or awkwardly written, the feedback from the tests while developing the projects was often useless, and I encountered a few bugs here and there. I will say that a major advantage to this site is the integration with the ID ...