Masterclass on Web Application Development with Django

Description

This course provides a deep understanding of the Django framework and teaches you how to build scalable, secure, and high-quality web applications using the latest tools and practices.

1. Introduction to Django

• Setting up the development environment (Python, Django, and databases)
• Understanding Django’s architecture (MTV: Model, Template, View)
• Creating your first Django project and app

2. Django Models and Database Design

• Defining models and working with Django’s ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)
• Migrating database schemas and running migrations
• Relationships between models: One-to-One, One-to-Many, Many-to-Many

3. Django Views and URL Routing

• Writing views (function-based vs. class-based views)
• Handling HTTP requests and responses
• Setting up URL routing and path converters for dynamic URLs

4. Templates and Static Files

• Creating dynamic HTML templates using Django template language
• Working with template inheritance and custom tags
• Serving static files (CSS, JS, images) in development and production

5. Forms and User Input Handling

• Handling form submissions (GET and POST requests)
• Using Django forms (forms.py) for validation and input processing
• Implementing model forms for seamless database interaction

6. Authentication and Authorization

• User registration, login, and logout functionality
• Managing user permissions and roles
• Implementing authentication using Django’s built-in views and signals

7. Building RESTful APIs with Django REST Framework (DRF)

• Introduction to Django REST Framework (DRF)
• Building API views (using class-based views and serializers)
• Creating and consuming RESTful APIs for client-side interaction

8. Django Middleware and Custom Features

• Understanding and creating custom middleware
• Implementing security features (e.g., CSRF protection, session management)
• Adding caching and performance improvements

9. Testing and Debugging Django Applications

• Writing unit tests for models, views, and forms using Django’s testing framework
• Debugging tools and best practices
• Using Django Debug Toolbar for performance insights

10. Deployment and Production Readiness

• Preparing your Django app for production (settings, security, and performance)
• Deploying Django applications on platforms like Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean
• Using Docker for containerized deployments

11. Advanced Django Features and Best Practices

• Working with asynchronous views and tasks (using Celery)
• Optimizing database queries (select_related, prefetch_related)
• Best practices for structuring large Django applications