Full-stack Development with Django: Managing Migrations from Coursera

Within this 2-hour long guided project you will learn how to develop a fullstack web application using Django framework. The focus of this Django course resides in dealing with the django migrations which defines the database structure, having a more intensive part in the backend rather thant the templates frontend.

Your mission is to create a proof of concept for a new investment product which will be easily understood by non-investors. This bot monitors the exchange rates between two currencies and automatically performs a currency exchange transaction when the rate is favorable by a certain small threshold, mimicking the operations of traditional currency exchange companies.

You have been assigned to develop a proof of concept project based on this idea. The initiative's success hinges on your pace of development. This opportunity places you in a key role, potentially making you a standout figure for this new minimal viable product.

To create this minimal viable product, you will set up a Django project with the admin UI enabled, create Django migrations (including an empty migration with data to be inserted), roll back buggy migrations, and render a dashboard to display the current balance status of your portfolio.

After completing this guided project, you will have set up a Django project from scratch, gaining backend knowledge about how to handle real-life data structure iterations. Furthermore, you will have an MVP of a trading bot that you can use for your own investments.

To get the most out of this course, some experience with Python, relational databases, and HTML is recommended.

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Provides hands-on experience with Django migrations, which are essential for managing database changes in Django projects

Develops a minimal viable product (MVP) of a trading bot, offering practical application of Django skills in a real-world scenario

Requires prior experience with Python, relational databases, and HTML, suggesting it is designed for those with some existing programming knowledge

Reviews summary

Django migrations: practical guided project

According to learners, this guided project provides a practical and focused approach to mastering Django migrations. Students found the currency bot project to be realistic and helpful for understanding how to handle database structure iterations and data migrations in real-life scenarios. While the course is described as 'full-stack', many reviewers emphasize that the primary focus is heavily on the backend and migrations, with a minimal frontend. Learners also consistently note that having prior experience with Python and Django basics is essential, as the course moves at a fast pace and is not suitable for absolute beginners. Overall, it is seen as highly valuable for solidifying understanding of a key Django topic.

Primarily backend/migrations, minimal frontend.

"Focus is definitely backend/migrations. ... Focus is heavily in the backend..."

"Don't expect a deep dive into full-stack concepts beyond migrations and a basic dashboard render. It delivers on its promise."

"Came here expecting a 'full-stack' course, but it's mostly backend and migrations. The frontend part is trivial."

Hands-on currency bot project is practical.

"The currency bot example is practical and relevant."

"Good hands-on project for learning how to manage database migrations in Django."

"Loved this quick project! ... Very practical skills taught."

"The project is realistic enough."

Excellent practical guide to Django migrations.

"Excellent guided project focusing exactly on Django migrations. It clarified many concepts I struggled with."

"Migrations are key to Django development, and this project walks you through adding data migrations and handling rollbacks."

"Focuses narrowly on migrations, which is exactly what I needed."

"This project provides a great hands-on experience specifically on Django migrations."

Moves quickly; challenging if not prepared.

"The pace is a bit fast if you're not already comfortable with Django basics."

"The course covers migrations well, but it moves really fast."

"Good for a quick brush-up if you know the tech."

"It felt a bit rushed at times, but covers the core topic."

Not suitable for absolute Django beginners.

"Requires basic Django knowledge, but that's expected. Highly recommend for solidifying understanding..."

"The pace is a bit fast if you're not already comfortable with Django basics. ... Not for beginners."

"If you haven't done much Django before, you'll be lost. ... Good for a quick brush-up if you know the tech."

"It also expects you to already know Django pretty well."

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Full-stack Development with Django: Managing Migrations with these activities:

Review Relational Database Concepts

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Solidify your understanding of relational database concepts to better grasp Django's ORM and migration system.

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Review database normalization principles.
Practice writing basic SQL queries.
Familiarize yourself with database schema design.

Brush Up on Python Fundamentals

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Strengthen your Python skills to write cleaner and more efficient Django code.

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Review Python syntax and data structures.
Practice writing functions and classes.
Familiarize yourself with virtual environments.

Read 'Django for Beginners'

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Solidify your understanding of Django fundamentals by reading a beginner-friendly book.

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Read the book cover to cover.
Work through the examples provided in the book.
Take notes on key concepts and techniques.

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Follow a Django Migrations Tutorial

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Deepen your understanding of Django migrations by working through a hands-on tutorial.

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Find a comprehensive Django migrations tutorial.
Follow the tutorial step-by-step, creating and applying migrations.
Experiment with different migration operations.

Practice Django Model Definition

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Reinforce your understanding of Django models by defining various models and their relationships.

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Define several Django models with different field types.
Establish relationships between the models (one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many).
Generate and apply migrations for the defined models.

Extend the Trading Bot MVP

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Enhance the trading bot MVP by adding new features and improving its functionality.

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Implement a user authentication system.
Add support for multiple currency pairs.
Implement a logging system to track transactions.

Contribute to a Django Project

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Gain practical experience and contribute to the Django community by working on an open-source project.

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Find a Django project on GitHub.
Identify a bug or feature to work on.
Submit a pull request with your changes.

Career center

Learners who complete Full-stack Development with Django: Managing Migrations will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Full-Stack Developer

A full stack developer is able to handle both front-end and back-end software development. This course on full stack development with Django helps learn how to build web applications from scratch. This provides a practical way to learn more about software development, particularly because it includes the management of migrations, a core skill to have when building applications. Because this course emphasizes backend development, and therefore database management, this would be a useful experience for a full stack developer. The course is perfect for someone looking to build a functional web application from beginning to end.

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Backend Developer

A backend developer focuses on the server-side logic of applications, handling data storage, processing, and retrieval. This course provides a hands-on approach to building a backend using Django, a Python web framework. With its emphasis on managing database migrations, the course directly addresses a core responsibility of a backend developer, especially when working with constantly evolving data structures. The project simulates a real-world task, creating a trading bot and monitoring currency exchanges, and thus helps build a foundation for someone looking for this kind of role. This is a practical project that can show employers that you have the skills they are looking for in a backend developer.

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Software Developer

Software developers create and maintain software. This course on full stack web development with Django will be useful as it focuses on the backend aspect of application development. It is a very practical course, which includes handling database migrations, creating an administrator interface, and even rendering a dashboard. A software developer should have a comprehensive understanding of how data is managed when building a web application. The course provides an excellent foundation for developers looking to enhance their backend abilities. The focus on building a complete application should be very useful to a software developer.

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Software Engineer

Software engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. This course on full-stack application development with Django offers practical experience in building a complete web application, an experience that is crucial for software engineers. This project mirrors real-world software development scenarios, focusing on backend development, database migrations, and deployment of a minimal viable product. This course may be useful for software engineers who would like to improve their skills with the Django framework and data management. The course provides hands-on experience in handling data structure iterations, which is fundamental in the role of a software engineer.

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Application Developer

An application developer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications. This course provides an in-depth look at developing a full-stack web application, which is directly relevant for an application developer. The focus on Django migrations also offers practical knowledge in managing database structures and data in the application. The hands-on project, where you create a currency exchange bot, provides real-world experience and helps a developer learn how to handle a live project. An application developer should come away with a working knowledge of how to handle data and how to build a deployable application.

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Web Developer

Web developers are involved in building and maintaining websites, often working on both the front-end and back-end aspects. This course focuses on full-stack web application development using Django, which can be especially useful for a web developer focused on the backend. The course specifically addresses how to deal with database structure changes through Django migrations, a common task for web developers who work with data-driven applications. The hands-on project of building a currency exchange bot provides a practical approach to learning relevant skills. For a web developer, this course may be helpful in building a strong foundation in backend development.

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Database Administrator

Database administrators manage and maintain databases to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently, and they are often responsible for planning and executing changes to data structures. While this course does not cover all aspects of database administration, the hands-on project with Django migrations can be useful for a database administrator. Understanding how database changes are implemented in a development environment may be helpful to a database administrator who works with software applications. The course provides a practical look at how data structures are created and altered, which is a key part of the work done by a database administrator.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between software development and IT operations by automating and streamlining the process of software development and deployment. While this course primarily focuses on backend development, database migrations and the project of building a web application using Django is useful experience for a DevOps engineer. Understanding how applications are built and deployed is helpful for anyone working in DevOps. By working on migrations and data management, a DevOps engineer can better understand the requirements of a deployable software product.

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Data Engineer

Data engineers build and maintain systems that collect, manage, and convert raw data into usable information. While the core of this role involves complex data pipelines and transformations, the course work with Django migrations could be useful for a data engineer. Understanding how applications manage and evolve their databases can help a data engineer understand the lifecycle of data in an application. The course gives a practical look at how data structures are handled, a useful thing for someone who works with data. This course may help to build a broader understanding of the data ecosystem.

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Technology Consultant

Technology consultants advise organizations on how to use technology effectively to meet their objectives. This course may be useful for technology consultants who need a better understanding of how software is developed. While a technology consultant may not directly use the coding skills taught in this course, understanding the process of building and deploying a web application can help them provide better advice. A technology consultant needs to be able to speak to the technical details of a project, and this course will help build that understanding. This is especially true for the management of databases and migrations.

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Solutions Architect

Solutions architects design and oversee the implementation of software solutions, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid systems. While this course is a practical development project rather than architecture, a solutions architect can gain benefit by knowing how software is made. The course focuses on the backend of web applications, including data structures and migrations, which is helpful for a solutions architect. The project involves building an application from scratch, and this may provide useful experience for someone in this role. By working through the course, a solutions architect can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the complexities in software development.

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Technical Project Manager

A technical project manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of technology projects. This course may be useful because it offers direct experience with building a web application using Django. While a technical project manager may not need to do the programming themselves, a better understanding of the challenges of backend development, migrations, and deployment can be useful. This course provides a good look at the various steps in a software development project, helping a project manager make more informed decisions. This practical experience is useful for a technical project manager.

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System Administrator

System administrators maintain and manage computer systems, ensuring their smooth operation. While this course does not directly focus on system administration, its emphasis on developing and managing a database application may be helpful to a system administrator who works with software. This experience could be useful in understanding how applications interact with their data. By working on migrations, a system administrator may have more insight into the application development process. The practical knowledge gained in this course may be useful for a system administrator.

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IT Support Specialist

An IT support specialist provides technical assistance and support to computer users. While an IT support specialist is less likely to be involved in software development, the course provides background on how software is built. The work on migrations and data management may be helpful to better understand how software interacts with databases. Although the course does not directly apply to all the responsibilities of an IT support specialist, some of the knowledge may be helpful for understanding applications. An IT support specialist may find this course to be useful to understand how databases are managed.

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Digital Marketing Specialist

A digital marketing specialist develops and implements strategies to promote products or services using digital channels. While this course focuses on backend web development, there is a degree of usefulness for a marketing specialist because the final product is a working dashboard. Although it does not directly relate to marketing, it does provide a practical example of how web applications are developed. By learning the basics of how database migrations work, a marketing specialist may learn a bit about the technology that supports their work. This course may be useful for a digital marketing specialist who would like to expand their understanding of web technologies.

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