Advanced Django: External APIs and Task Queuing from Coursera

Code and run Django websites without installing anything!

This course is designed for learners who are familiar with Python and basic Django skills (similar to those covered in the Django for Everybody specialization). The modules in this course cover connecting to external APIs, task queuing, and pulling together the topics across the specialization in capstone projects.

To allow for a truly hands-on, self-paced learning experience, this course is video-free. Assignments contain short explanations with images and runnable code examples with suggested edits to explore code examples further, building a deeper understanding by doing. You’ll benefit from instant feedback from a variety of assessment items along the way, gently progressing from quick understanding checks (multiple choice, fill in the blank, and un-scrambling code blocks) to slowly building features, resulting in large coding projects at the end of the course.

Course Learning Objectives:

Connecting to external APIs

Implement task queuing

Leverage various Django skills to create portfolio-quality projects

What's inside

Syllabus

Requests Module and External APIs

Welcome to Week 1 of the Advanced Django: External APIs and Task Queuing course. These assignments cover working with APIs including OMDB and GitHub. The module ends with graded coding exercises.

Task Queuing

Welcome to Week 2 of the Advanced Django: External APIs and Task Queuing course. These assignments cover working with asynchronous tasks using Celery and Django Signals. The module ends with graded coding exercises.

Capstone Part 1

Welcome to Week 3 of the Advanced Django: External APIs and Task Queuing course. These assignments help you to put to use all of the skills you have covered in the specialization. This is part 1 of the capstone project The module ends with graded coding exercises.

Capstone Part 2

Welcome to Week 4 of the Advanced Django: External APIs and Task Queuing course. These assignments help you to put to use all of the skills you have covered in the specialization. This is part 2 of the capstone project The module ends with graded coding exercises.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Suits individuals with Python and basic Django experience

Provides opportunities to connect with external APIs and implement task queuing

Focuses on hands-on learning through runnable code examples and various assessment items

Ideally taken after completing the Django for Everybody specialization

Relies on self-paced learning without video instruction

Assumes learners have access to the necessary hardware and internet connectivity

Career center

Learners who complete Advanced Django: External APIs and Task Queuing will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Application Developer

Application Developers design, develop, and test software applications. This course will help you develop the skills you need to build Django web applications, which are in high demand in the tech industry. In particular, you will learn how to connect to external APIs and implement task queuing, which are both essential skills for building modern web applications.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and test software systems. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Django, one of the most popular web frameworks for building web applications. You will learn how to write clean and maintainable code, and you will gain experience working with external APIs and task queuing, which are both important skills for Software Engineers.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design, develop, and maintain websites. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Django, one of the most popular web frameworks for building web applications. You will learn how to write clean and maintainable code, and you will gain experience working with external APIs and task queuing, which are both important skills for Web Developers.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, clean, and analyze data to help businesses make informed decisions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to work with data in Django, including how to connect to external APIs and implement task queuing. These skills are essential for Data Analysts who work with large datasets.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Django, which is a popular web framework for building cloud-based applications. You will also learn how to implement task queuing, which is an important skill for Cloud Engineers who need to manage the deployment and scaling of web applications in the cloud.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers build and maintain software systems. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Django, one of the most popular web frameworks for building web applications. You will also learn how to implement task queuing, which is an important skill for DevOps Engineers who need to manage the deployment and scaling of web applications.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers build and maintain machine learning models. This course will help you build a strong foundation in Django, which is a popular web framework for building machine learning applications. You will also learn how to implement task queuing, which is an important skill for Machine Learning Engineers who need to manage the training and deployment of machine learning models.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to build models and make predictions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to work with data in Django, including how to connect to external APIs and implement task queuing. These skills are essential for Data Scientists who work with large datasets.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan and execute projects. This course will help you develop the skills you need to manage software development projects, including how to work with developers and engineers. You will also learn how to connect to external APIs and implement task queuing, which are important skills for Project Managers who need to manage the development and launch of new software products.

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Product Manager

Product Managers lead the development and launch of new products. This course will help you develop the skills you need to understand the technical aspects of product development, including how to work with developers and engineers. You will also learn how to connect to external APIs and implement task queuing, which are important skills for Product Managers who need to manage the development and launch of new products.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access. This course will help you develop the skills you need to understand the technical aspects of information security, including how to work with data and technology. You will also learn how to connect to external APIs and implement task queuing, which are important skills for Information Security Analysts who need to protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create documentation for software and other technical products. This course will help you develop the skills you need to write clear and concise technical documentation. You will also learn how to connect to external APIs and implement task queuing, which are important skills for Technical Writers who need to create documentation for software and other technical products.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, build, and maintain computer networks. This course will help you develop the skills you need to understand the technical aspects of network engineering, including how to work with data and technology. You will also learn how to connect to external APIs and implement task queuing, which are important skills for Network Engineers who need to design, build, and maintain computer networks.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators manage computer systems and networks. This course will help you develop the skills you need to understand the technical aspects of systems administration, including how to work with data and technology. You will also learn how to connect to external APIs and implement task queuing, which are important skills for Systems Administrators who need to manage computer systems and networks.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement. This course will help you develop the skills you need to understand the technical aspects of business analysis, including how to work with data and technology. You will also learn how to connect to external APIs and implement task queuing, which are important skills for Business Analysts who need to analyze data and identify opportunities for improvement.

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