Django 5 for the Impatient: Learn the core concepts of Django to develop Python web applications, 2nd Edition

Get up and running with Django quickly by delving into practical code examples and build real-world Django applications
Key Features

Develop web applications with Python and Django quickly
Understand Django features with concise explanations and learn how to use them in a practical way
Create a movie store app with a responsive user interface and deploy it to the cloud
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Book Description

Learning Django can be a challenging and time-consuming activity without the right guidance. With hundreds of tutorials, loads of documentation, and unclear explanations out there, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s most important. This book stands out by teaching you how to use Django in just a few days with a focused approach. In this second edition, you’ll go on a fun, practical, and pragmatic journey to learning full-stack development with Django 5. You’ll start building your first Django app within minutes. As you progress, you’ll learn from concise explanations that will help you get to grips with some of the most important Django features, including URLs, views, templates, models, CSS inclusion, image storage, Django admin panel, and more. You’ll also understand how to design Django MVT (Model-View-Template) architectures and implement them. Additionally, you’ll use Django to develop a movie store application and deploy it to the internet.

By the end of this book, you’ll be able to build and deploy your own Django web applications confidently.
What you will learn

Understand and use Django key features, including URLs, templates, models, and forms
Implement responsive user interfaces using Bootstrap
Manage data storage in databases effectively
Explore the powerful built-in admin interface with Django
Harness Django's powerful built-in authentication system
Deploy your Django project on the internet for users

Who this book is for

This book is for Python developers of any experience level who want to build full-stack web applications using Django. Anyone new to Django can get started with this book.
Table of Contents

Installing Python and Django, and Introducing the Movies Store Application
Understanding the Project Structure and Creating Our First App
Designing a Base template
Creating a Movies App with Dummy Data
Working with Models
Collecting and Displaying Data from the Database
Understanding the Database
Implementing User Signup and Login
Letting Users Create, Read, Update, and Delete Movie Reviews
Implementing a Shopping Cart System
Implementing Order and Item Models
Implementing the Purchase and Orders Pages
Deploying the Application to the Cloud