Getting started with Django

Why Choose Django?

• Fast Development: Built-in features reduce development time.
• Secure: Protection against SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and clickjacking.
• Scalable: Used by large companies for high-traffic applications.
• Versatile: Suitable for various web applications, from CMS to e-commerce.

Getting Started with Django

Follow these steps to install Django:

    pip install django

    django-admin --version

    django-admin startproject myproject

    python manage.py runserver

Key Django Concepts

• Object-Relational Mapper (ORM): Interact with databases using Python instead of SQL.
• URL Routing and Views: Maps URLs to views that handle responses.
• Templates: Template engine for dynamic content rendering.
• Forms: Built-in support for handling forms, validation, and submission.
• Authentication: Robust authentication system with user login, logout, and permissions.
• Admin Interface: Auto-generated admin panel for database management.
• Security: Built-in security features against CSRF, XSS, and SQL injection.

Learning Django

To master Django, you can:

• Follow Django’s official tutorial to build a simple web application.
• Read the documentation to explore its full potential.
• Join the Django community to learn from other developers and contribute.

Django is a powerful framework that balances simplicity and flexibility, making it an excellent choice for web development.