Course overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Django, a high-level Python web framework that simplifies web application development. Participants will learn how to build scalable, secure, and maintainable web applications using Django’s powerful features, including ORM (Object-Relational Mapping), authentication, middleware, REST APIs, and deployment. Hands-on projects will reinforce database-driven web development, security best practices, and integration with modern frontend frameworks.
Training methodology
Hands-on Coding Labs – Writing Django applications from scratch
Live Demonstrations – Implementing Django features in real-time
Case Studies & Real-World Examples – Understanding best practices
Collaborative Learning – Group projects and interactive discussions
Capstone Project – Developing a fully functional Django-based web application
Target competencies
- Django Framework & MVC Architecture
- Building Dynamic Web Applications using Python & Django
- Database Management with Django ORM & PostgreSQL/MySQL
- Developing REST APIs using Django REST Framework (DRF)
- User Authentication & Security Best Practices
- Deploying Django Applications on Cloud Platforms
Course objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand Django’s architecture and core components
- Build dynamic web applications with Django models, views, and templates
- Work with databases using Django ORM
- Develop RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework (DRF)
- Implement authentication and user management in Django applications
- Optimize Django applications for performance and scalability
- Deploy Django applications to production environments
Course outline
Module 1: Introduction to Django & Web Development Fundamentals
- Introduction to Web Development & Python Frameworks
- What is Django? – Features, Benefits, and Use Cases
- Setting up the Django Development Environment
- Understanding Django MVC/MVT Architecture
- Creating the First Django Project & App
Module 2: Django Models & Database Management
- Introduction to Django ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)
- Defining Models & Using Django Migrations
- Working with SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL Databases
- Performing CRUD Operations using Django ORM
- Advanced Querying & Relationships (One-to-One, One-to-Many, Many-to-Many)
Module 3: Django Views & Templates
- Understanding Django Views & URL Routing
- Working with Django Templates & Template Inheritance
- Passing Data from Views to Templates
- Using Static Files (CSS, JS, Images) in Django
- Form Handling & User Input Processing
Module 4: Django Authentication & User Management
- Built-in Django Authentication System
- Creating User Registration & Login Systems
- Managing User Sessions & Permissions
- Implementing Social Authentication (Google, Facebook, GitHub Login)
- Securing Django Applications – CSRF, XSS, SQL Injection Prevention
Module 5: Django REST Framework (DRF) & API Development
- Introduction to RESTful APIs & Django REST Framework (DRF)
- Creating APIs using Django Serializers & Views
- Authentication & Permissions for APIs
- Implementing Pagination & Filtering in APIs
- API Testing using Postman & Django Test Framework
Module 6: Middleware, Signals & Advanced Django Features
- Understanding Django Middleware & Custom Middleware
- Using Django Signals for Event-Driven Programming
- Implementing Caching & Performance Optimization
- Logging & Error Handling in Django
Module 7: Frontend Integration with Django
- Integrating Django with Bootstrap & JavaScript
- Using Django with React.js & Vue.js for Modern Web Apps
- Implementing AJAX & jQuery in Django Applications
- Developing Single Page Applications (SPA) with Django & Frontend Frameworks
Module 8: Deployment & Scaling Django Applications
- Preparing Django Applications for Production
- Deploying Django on AWS, Heroku, DigitalOcean, & Docker
- Using Nginx & Gunicorn for Production Deployment
- Setting up CI/CD Pipelines for Django Applications
- Performance Monitoring & Error Logging in Production
Module 9: Security Best Practices in Django
- Understanding Common Security Threats (SQL Injection, CSRF, XSS)
- Implementing Django’s Built-in Security Features
- Using Django’s Secure Cookie & Session Management
- Secure API Development – Token Authentication & OAuth2
- Regular Expressions & Data Validation in Django