Basics of Backend Development (Using Django)

About The Course

Welcome to our 3-month web development course, focused on building dynamic web applications using Django. Django is a powerful and popular web framework, known for its ability to streamline the development process and create complex web applications with ease. This course is designed to give you a strong foundation in Django, with a focus on practical, real-world applications.

Over the course of three months, you will learn the fundamental concepts of web development using Django, including setting up a development environment, building database models, creating views and templates, and deploying a Django application to a production server. The course is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of Django and web development best practices, while also providing hands-on experience building a project from start to finish.

Whether you’re new to web development or have some experience, this course is suitable for anyone looking to expand their skills and build dynamic web applications using Django. By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of Django and the ability to build and deploy your own web applications.

Course Description

This 3-month web development course is designed to teach you the core concepts of web development using Django, a popular and powerful web framework. Over the course of three months, you will gain practical experience building dynamic web applications, and learn how to create custom web applications from scratch using Django.

Throughout the course, you will start by learning the basics of web development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Once you have a solid understanding of these core concepts, you will move on to Django, where you will learn how to build complex web applications using a Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture.

You will learn how to build and manage databases, create web views and templates, and manage user authentication and authorization. In addition, you will learn how to integrate APIs and third-party services, ensuring that your web applications are both dynamic and interactive.

The final month of the course is dedicated to a project-based approach, where you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to create a complete web application from start to finish. You will work on the entire development process, from brainstorming project ideas to deploying the final application to a production server.

By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of web development using Django, and the ability to build and deploy your own web applications. You will also have experience working on a complete web development project, which you can add to your portfolio and showcase to potential employers.

What you will learn from this course?

In this 3-month web development course, you will learn the core concepts of web development using Django, a powerful and popular web framework. By the end of the course, you will have gained the following knowledge and skills:

Understanding of web development basics: You will learn the fundamentals of web development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Django framework: You will learn how to use the Django framework to create complex web applications, including how to set up a development environment, create database models, and build views and templates.
Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture: You will learn how to use the MVC architecture to create scalable and maintainable web applications.
Database management: You will learn how to build and manage databases using Django, including creating models and using Django’s Object-Relational Mapping (ORM).
User authentication and authorization: You will learn how to implement user authentication and authorization in your web applications using Django’s built-in authentication system.
Integration with third-party services: You will learn how to integrate your web applications with third-party services, including social media and other APIs.
Project-based learning: The final month of the course is dedicated to a project-based approach, where you will apply your knowledge to create a complete web application from start to finish, gaining practical experience in the development process.

By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and skills to build and deploy your own web applications using Django, and will be prepared to take your next steps in your web development journey.

What skills do you need before learning Django?

Before learning Django, it is helpful to have some prior knowledge and skills in web development. Here are some key skills that will be useful to have:

HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Understanding the basics of these three web development languages is essential to building web applications. You should be familiar with HTML for structuring web pages, CSS for styling them, and JavaScript for adding interactivity.
Programming basics: Basic programming concepts like variables, loops, and functions are important to understand before diving into web development with Django. If you’re new to programming, it can be helpful to learn a language like Python or JavaScript first.
Relational databases: Django uses a relational database to store data, so it’s helpful to have some knowledge of SQL and database design principles.
Command line interface: Understanding how to use the command line interface is important for running and managing a Django project.

While having prior experience with these skills can be helpful, it’s not necessary to be an expert in them to learn Django. The course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of web development and Django, so even if you’re new to these concepts, you can still benefit from the course.

How will your training work?

Here are the key aspects of how the training will work:

Live sessions: You will attend live online sessions with an experienced instructor, where you will learn the core concepts of web development using Django. The instructor will provide live demonstrations, answer your questions, and provide feedback on your work.
Self-paced learning: In addition to live sessions, you will have access to self-paced learning materials, including video tutorials, readings, and practice exercises. These materials will allow you to review concepts at your own pace and reinforce your understanding.
Hands-on projects: Throughout the course, you will work on hands-on projects to apply your knowledge and build practical skills. These projects will allow you to gain real-world experience building web applications using Django.
Collaboration: You will have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers on projects and assignments, which will allow you to learn from others and share your knowledge and skills.
Feedback and assessment: Throughout the course, you will receive feedback and assessments on your work from the instructor and your peers. This feedback will help you identify areas for improvement and reinforce your understanding of key concepts.
Final project: The final month of the course will be dedicated to a project-based approach, where you will work on a complete web application from start to finish. This project will allow you to apply your knowledge and skills and demonstrate your ability to build and deploy a web application using Django.

By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of web development using Django and the ability to build and deploy your own web applications.

Course Curriculum

Month 1: Week 1: Introduction to Python and Django

Introduction to Python programming language: Basic data types, control structures, functions, and modules in Python
Installing Python and Django: Installing Python and setting up a virtual environment, installing Django using pip
Creating a Django project: Creating a new Django project using the django-admin startproject command, overview of the project structure
Creating and running a Django application: Creating a new Django application using the python manage.py startapp command, running the development server

Week 2: Building a simple web application

Building a simple web application using Django: Creating views, templates, and URLs in Django
Creating views and templates: Creating a view function, rendering a template, passing context to the template
Handling URL requests: Creating URL patterns, using regular expressions in URL patterns, capturing URL parameters
Building a basic database schema: Overview of Django’s object-relational mapping (ORM), creating database models, creating a database schema

Week 3: Creating a robust database schema

Creating database models: Creating database models using Django’s ORM, defining fields and relationships between models
Creating relationships between models: Understanding foreign key, many-to-many, and one-to-one relationships in Django, creating relationships between models
Migrations and database schema changes: Overview of database migrations in Django, creating and applying migrations
Querying the database: Using Django’s ORM to query the database, retrieving objects, filtering, ordering, and aggregating data

Week 4: Adding user authentication and authorization

Adding user authentication and registration: Adding user authentication and registration to a Django application, creating login and registration views, using Django’s built-in authentication views and forms
Authorization and access control: Understanding Django’s permission system, adding permissions to models and views, controlling access to views
User roles and permissions: Understanding Django’s built-in user groups and permissions, creating custom user groups and permissions

Month 2: Week 1: Working with forms and templates

Creating and handling forms: Creating forms using Django’s form classes, handling form submissions in views, displaying form errors
Displaying form data in templates: Rendering form fields in templates, handling form submissions in templates, customizing form rendering
Form validation: Validating form data in Django, using built-in validators, creating custom validators

Week 2: Implementing APIs

Building APIs using Django Rest Framework: Overview of Django Rest Framework, creating serializers and views for APIs, using built-in API views
Serializing and deserializing data: Understanding serialization and deserialization in Django Rest Framework, using serializers to transform data between Python objects and JSON/XML
RESTful web services: Understanding the REST architectural style, implementing RESTful web services using Django Rest Framework

Week 3: Adding static files and media files

Adding CSS and JavaScript files to templates: Including static files in templates, using static template tags in templates, organizing static files
Working with static files: Configuring Django to serve static files, using static files in development and production environments, using third-party libraries for static files
Handling media files: Uploading and serving user-uploaded media files, handling file uploads in Django, using third-party libraries for media files

Week 4: Testing and debugging

Writing unit tests: Understanding unit testing in Django, creating unit tests for views, models, and forms, using testing utilities in Django
Debugging Django applications: Debugging techniques for Django applications, using Django’s debugging tools, setting up logging in Django
Error handling and logging: Handling errors in Django views and middleware, logging errors and events in

Month 3: Week 1: Choosing a project and setting up the development environment

Brainstorming project ideas: Identifying project requirements, user stories, and features
Choosing a project: Selecting a project based on personal interest and feasibility
Setting up the development environment: Setting up the development environment for the project, including installing the necessary software, configuring the database, and creating a virtual environment

Week 2: Designing the project architecture and database schema

Defining the project architecture: Identifying the high-level components and modules of the project, and how they will interact with each other
Creating a project roadmap: Breaking down the project into manageable milestones and tasks
Designing the database schema: Identifying the data models required for the project, and designing their relationships, fields, and constraints

Week 3: Implementing project functionality and features

Implementing the project backend: Creating views, serializers, models, and other backend functionality for the project, including authentication and authorization, APIs, and database interactions
Implementing the project frontend: Creating HTML templates, CSS stylesheets, and JavaScript code to create an interactive and responsive user interface for the project
Testing and debugging the project: Writing unit tests and integration tests to ensure the project functionality works as expected, and debugging any issues that arise

Week 4: Deploying and maintaining the project

Deploying the project: Deploying the project to a production environment, including configuring the web server, database, and other necessary components
Maintaining the project: Monitoring the project for issues and errors, updating the project with new features and functionality, and ensuring the project remains secure and up-to-date
Documenting the project: Writing documentation for the project, including user guides, technical documentation, and developer documentation, to ensure the project can be maintained and extended in the future.

Course Syllabus

Month 1: Introduction to Web Development Basics and Django Week 1:

Introduction to web development
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics
Setting up a development environment for Django

Introduction to Django framework Week 2:

Introduction to Django framework
Creating a Django project and application
Understanding the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture

Building database models using Django's Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) Week 3:

Building database models using Django’s Object-Relational Mapping (ORM)
Understanding Django’s URL routing system
Building views and templates

Building forms using Django's Form API Week 4:

Building forms using Django’s Form API
Adding user authentication and authorization to a Django application
Deploying a Django application to a web server

Month 2: Advanced Django Development Week 5:

Advanced Django Development

Integrating third-party services with a Django application Week 6:

Integrating third-party services with a Django application
Building RESTful APIs with Django Rest Framework
Using Django’s testing framework to test applications

Working with Django's built-in user authentication system Week 7:

Working with Django’s built-in user authentication system
Creating custom user models and authentication backends
Implementing email verification and password reset functionality

Building custom admin panels with Django's Admin site Week 8:

Building custom admin panels with Django’s Admin site
Working with Django signals to automate tasks
Building custom management commands

Month 3: Project-Based Learning Weeks 9-12:

The final month of the course is dedicated to a project-based approach, where you will apply your knowledge to build a complete web application from start to finish.
You will work on the project in teams, collaborating with your peers to design, build, and deploy the application.
Throughout the month, you will receive feedback and guidance from the instructor and your peers to help you complete the project successfully.

By the end of the course, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of web development using Django and the ability to build and deploy your own web applications using the Django framework.

Benefits of the Certification Program

Here are some of the benefits you can expect from taking the web development course using Django and earning a certification:

Career advancement: By acquiring web development skills and earning a certification, you can enhance your resume and open up new career opportunities in the tech industry.
High demand for Django developers: Django is a popular and widely used web development framework, and there is a high demand for developers with Django skills in the job market.
Practical, hands-on experience: The course is designed to be highly practical and hands-on, allowing you to gain real-world experience building web applications using Django.
Experienced instructors: The course is taught by experienced instructors who are experts in web development and Django. They will provide guidance and feedback to help you improve your skills and complete the course successfully.
Networking opportunities: You will have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers on projects and assignments, which can help you build a network of like-minded professionals in the tech industry.
Certification: Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certification that validates your skills and knowledge in web development using Django. This can enhance your credibility with potential employers and clients.
Flexibility: The course is designed to be flexible and accessible, with a combination of live sessions and self-paced learning materials that allow you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.

Overall, the web development course using Django and the accompanying certification can help you advance your career, gain practical skills and experience, and enhance your credibility in the tech industry.