The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Django 1.11
Why take this course?
🚀 The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Django with Nick Walter 🐍
Your Journey to Mastering Django and Python Starts Here!
Are you itching to create your own dynamic websites but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you've stumbled upon a labyrinth of complex tutorials that have left you feeling overwhelmed. Fear not, as The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Django is here to transform you from a novice into a proficient Django developer. By the end of this course, you'll have built three complete websites and learned how to publish one of them online for the world to see!
What You'll Learn 🎓
Python Refresher:
If you're new to Python or just need a brush-up, don't worry! We'll kick off our journey with a Python refresher. This will ensure that you have a solid understanding of the basics before we dive into Django. Through interactive learning and coding challenges, you'll grasp key concepts and be ready to tackle Django with confidence. 🐍
Building Your Websites:
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Pig Latin Translator App: 🐷♂️🤫 Start simple and learn the fundamentals by creating a two-page website that translates text into Pig Latin! This will give you hands-on experience with Django's core features.
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Your Personal Blog App: 📝 Step up your game by building a fully functional blog from scratch. You'll learn to work with databases, data models, and even handle static and user-uploaded images, all while sharing your thoughts with the world.
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Reddit Clone App: 🚀 Challenge yourself with the most complex project of the course—a Reddit clone! This will test your knowledge on Django's more advanced topics like user authentication and account management.
Deployment and Publishing:
You'll also learn how to deploy your Personal Blog to a server using Ubuntu Linux, ensuring that your site is available 24/7 for global viewers. The course walks you through the process step by step, demystifying the often daunting task of deployment.
Course Highlights 🌟
- URL Dispatching
- Function and Class Based Views (FBV vs. CBV)
- Project Setup and Virtual Environments
- Working with Templates and Static Files
- Database Management and Models
- Django Admin Interface
- Handling User Authentication
- Deploying to a VPS with Ubuntu Linux
- Debugging Techniques
- Interacting with GET and POST Requests
- Image Handling (Static & User-Uploaded)
- And Much More!
Take a Free Preview! 📊
Curious to see what this course has in store for you? Take advantage of the free preview and get a taste of what you'll be building. With our 30-day money-back guarantee, there's no risk in giving it a try. If it's not the perfect fit, we've got your back with a full refund.
Join us on this exciting journey into the world of Django and Python development. Sign up for The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Django today and start building your future in web development! 🌟
Don't miss out – let's make some awesome websites together! See you inside the course, where we'll bring your coding dreams to life. 🚀
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Our Verdict
The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Django 1.11 offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to Django web development with version-specific details that enable students to build three complete apps using Python. Despite its age, the course retains value for those looking to grasp Django fundamentals and gain confidence in creating their own web applications.
What We Liked
- Covers Django basics very well with in-depth explanations of Function and Class Based Views, URL routing, Models, Gunicorn and more.
- Makes use of real-world examples and three complete apps to create a smooth learning experience.
- Instructor is responsive, helpful, and explains errors and problem-solving processes.
- The course offers a strong overview of Django's capabilities, making it a great starting point for your own app development journey.
Potential Drawbacks
- Being an older course (2016), it focuses on Django 1.11, which may not align with the most recent version.
- Some students might find the pacing slow, especially those already familiar with MOOCs or programming concepts.
- While the instructor does explain many aspects of Django, some deeper explanations or under-the-hood processes could be lacking for more advanced learners.