Django Python: Build a Full Stack Website with Features from Udemy

About this course

Ready to learn Django? In this course we will start from the very basics of what Django is to completing and deploying a fully functional, full stack website with the up to date version of Django 5.

The website we will build as we learn will be an online platform where developers from around the world can create a profile and share their work with others.

Who is this course for?

While this course is Beginner friendly, all skill levels can learn here. We won't just be learning the basics, we will be applying what we know to add awesome site features like messaging other users, leaving comments and rating projects and so much more. This course will leave all skill levels with a new load of knowledge and different approaches of completing tasks.

For those who are more advanced and maybe have already built out a few applications, you can simply skip through or fast-forward to get to the "good stuff". In the second half of the course we will work on a voting system, messaging, sending emails and even building out an API. Even if you have done these things already you can see a new approach and build an awesome website in the process.

What Will You Learn?

Setting up a Django Website

Views & URL's

Templates & Template Inheritance

Designing and Modeling data

Create Read Update Delete

Static Files

Installing Themes

Search & Pagination

Building API's

Class Based Views

Deploying a website

*BONUS - Access to private Discord group

Build a REAL Project

We wont just be learning the basics, we will be applying what we know to add awesome site features like: messaging other users, leaving comments, rating projects and so much more.

Why Django?

Scale easily with Django for high traffic websites. This is one of its most popular features. Including built in tools to help you get your site to market fast.
Security is a priority when building any website. Django is used by top brands for this reason. It contains built in security features: SQL injection, cross-site request forgery, and cross-site scripting.
Easily customizable and versatile for any website and company size.
One of Djangos likable features is the community support. You can join forums and Facebook groups for connections and resources.

Django helped me build and sell my first website for $41k

I was searching for a Python framework that would help me build a lab management system (that I then sold to my boss - watch the full story on YouTube: Dennis Ivy - How I Sold My Python/Django Website for $41,000).

I started with Flask, but all it had was a server setup and everything else I would have to figure out on my own.

Then I discovered Django...

It provided me with ALL the tools. Everything from authentication to a templating engine to a great package for a rest API. Added bonus: they have great community support around it and great infrastructure.

I didn't have to worry that it wasn’t scalable,

If it was good enough for YouTube, Spotify, Instagram and all the behemoth of machines, I knew that it would never be an issue for me.

One of the best features about Django is that it has a built in dashboard. You can run one command and already start seeing your data and modify it.

This helped me get the site up and running quicker than expected.

F.A.Q

Q: Will I have support throughout this course?

A: Unfortunately, with over 50k students across all platforms and a full time job, the teacher cannot offer individual help beyond the course itself. You can join the Discord group for additional support from fellow students.

Q: Is the course up to date?

A: Yes this course is currently up to date and compatible with Django 5.0.

Q: Will I always have access to this course when I purchase it?

A: Yes this course will always be up and hosted on Udemy.

What's inside

Learning objectives

How to build a django website from start to finish
User registration and authentication
Hosting a website on a live server
Building out a rest api

Build a review and voting system
Search & pagination
Designing databases with django
How to send emails with django

How to build a django website from start to finish
User registration and authentication
Hosting a website on a live server
Building out a rest api
Build a review and voting system
Search & pagination
Designing databases with django
How to send emails with django

Syllabus

Introduction

What is Django

Prerequisites

Environment Setup

Source code

Installation & Setup

The Basics

Views & URL's

Templates & Template Inheritance

Rendering Data to Templates

Building our Database

Models & Admin Panel

Database Relationships

Database Queries

Create Update Delete (CRUD)

Model Forms

Create Read Update Delete (CRUD)

Static Files & Theme Installation

Static Files

Theme Installation

Add More Apps

Users App

Add & Render Profiles

Signals

Authentication

User Login, Logout and Flash Messages

User Registration

Styling Login & Register Page

User Actions

User Account

User Edit Profile

User Project CRUD

Add, Edit & Delete add skills

Search & Pagination

Pagination

Search + Pagination Hacky Fix

Reviews & Messages

Reviews

Messages

Sending Emails & Password Reset

Sending Welcome Emails

Password Reset

Building an API

Setting up a simple API

Django REST Framework & Serializers

Nested Serializers & Serializer Method Fields

Setting Up Postman

Authentication With JSON Web Tokens

Sending POST Requests

Getting Data from the Frontend & CORS

Sending Data from the Frontend

Storing JSON Web Tokens

Production Preparation & Deployment

Code Cleanup & Bug Fixes

Connecting a Postgres Database

Static Files in S3 Buckets

Deploying Project

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Covers Django 5, which is the latest version, ensuring learners are up-to-date with current framework capabilities and best practices

Teaches how to build a REST API, which is essential for modern web applications and allows for seamless data exchange between the front-end and back-end

Explores user authentication, registration, and profile management, which are fundamental features for building interactive and engaging web applications

Includes instruction on deploying a website, which is a crucial step in making a project accessible to the public and showcasing development skills

Requires learners to install and set up a local development environment, which may require some initial technical proficiency and familiarity with command-line interfaces

Uses Django REST Framework, which requires learners to have some familiarity with RESTful API concepts and serialization techniques

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Django Python: Build a Full Stack Website with Features with these activities:

Review Python Fundamentals

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Reinforce your understanding of Python syntax, data structures, and control flow to prepare for Django's framework-specific code.

Browse courses on Python

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Review basic Python syntax and data types.
Practice writing functions and classes in Python.
Work through online Python tutorials or exercises.

Read 'Django for Beginners'

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Gain a solid foundation in Django by working through a beginner-friendly book that complements the course material.

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Obtain a copy of 'Django for Beginners'.
Work through the book's examples and exercises.
Compare the book's approach with the course's methods.

Practice CRUD Operations

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Reinforce your understanding of database interactions by practicing CRUD operations in Django.

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Set up a simple Django project with a model.
Implement create, read, update, and delete views for the model.
Test the CRUD operations using Django's admin panel or custom templates.

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Write a Blog Post on Django Authentication

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Deepen your understanding of user authentication by explaining the process in a blog post.

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Research Django's built-in authentication system.
Write a blog post explaining the authentication process, including login, logout, and user registration.
Include code examples and screenshots to illustrate the concepts.

Build a Simple To-Do List App

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Apply your Django knowledge by building a complete to-do list application with user authentication and CRUD functionality.

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Design the database model for the to-do list items.
Implement user authentication and authorization.
Create views for adding, editing, deleting, and marking to-do items as complete.
Design user interface templates.

Explore 'Two Scoops of Django'

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Learn Django best practices to improve your code quality and project structure.

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Obtain a copy of 'Two Scoops of Django'.
Read through the book, focusing on the chapters relevant to your projects.
Apply the best practices to your existing Django projects.

Contribute to a Django Open Source Project

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Gain real-world experience by contributing to an open-source Django project.

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

Career center

Learners who complete Django Python: Build a Full Stack Website with Features will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Web Developer

A web developer designs, builds, and maintains websites. This course provides hands-on experience in developing a full stack website using Django, a powerful Python framework. The course covers key aspects of web development such as creating user interfaces, managing databases, implementing user authentication, and building APIs. Someone who wants to become a web developer can learn how to design a functional website, handle user interactions, and deploy their work, all of which are essential to this career field. The course provides a practical foundation in developing web applications with Django.

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Full-Stack Developer

A full stack developer manages both the front end and back end of web applications. This course is ideal for someone who is interested in becoming a full stack developer because it provides instruction in all the necessary elements including database management, server-side logic, and API development using Django. The course enables students to to build a complete web application, handling tasks from setting up the Django framework, creating web pages, managing user data, and implementing features like messaging and voting systems. This end to end experience is crucial for success as a full stack developer.

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Backend Developer

A backend developer focuses on the server side of web applications, handling databases, server logic, and APIs. This course is particularly relevant for those interested in becoming a backend developer with its extensive coverage of Django, a Python framework used for handling server-side development. This course helps students learn how to design and manage databases, build REST APIs, and handle user authentication, all fundamental aspects of back end development. The course's focus on building a full stack website also provides a well-rounded approach and practical experience to a career as a backend developer.

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API Developer

An API developer specializes in creating application programming interfaces that enable different software systems to communicate with each other. This course is highly beneficial for someone who wants to be an API developer, as it provides detailed instruction on building REST APIs using Django. By focusing on how to configure, secure, and deploy APIs, the course prepares learners for the kind of work an api developer does. This course would provide the practical skills in API development using Python and Django.

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Software Engineer

A software engineer works on a variety of coding projects including the creation, maintenance, and improvement of software systems. This course is a benefit to those interested in becoming software engineers because it provides practical experience in web application development, covering aspects such as database design, user authentication, and API creation using the Django framework. A software engineer will benefit from learning how to design software that is scalable and secure. The course's focus on hands-on project building helps someone build a foundation in software development.

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Python Developer

A Python developer builds software applications using the Python programming language. This course is highly valuable for an aspiring Python developer, especially one interested in web development, as it provides training in Django, a popular Python framework used for building web applications. Skills learned from the course, such as building user interfaces, managing databases, and creating APIs, are all components of a Python developer's work. The practical focus means that someone interested in being a Python developer can gain the hands-on experience necessary for this field.

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Web Application Developer

A web application developer specializes in building interactive web-based applications. This course may be useful for someone interested a career as a web application developer, as it provides a comprehensive, practical approach to building a full-stack web application using Django. The course will help learners develop the knowledge and skills to create user interfaces, manage databases, build APIs, and implement features such as user authentication and messaging. The course also provides experience in deploying web applications, an essential part of their work.

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Database Administrator

A database administrator manages and organizes databases to ensure data is secure and accessible. While this course is not solely focused on that role, its instruction in designing databases with Django will help someone become a database administrator. The course covers how to create database models, manage relationships, and perform queries, all of which are important aspects of database administration work. The course will help an aspiring database administrator understand how databases are created and managed within web applications.

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Systems Analyst

A systems analyst uses computer systems and technology to improve efficiency and productivity within an organization. This course may be helpful to those who want to pursue the role of systems analyst as it offers instruction in building and managing a full stack website with Django. This course provides learners with the ability to understand how web applications are developed and deployed, knowledge that is useful when interacting with developers. The course's experience, although not a direct job skill, may be useful for those interested in a career as a systems analyst.

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Technology Consultant

A technology consultant advises organizations on how to use technology to meet their business goals. This course may be useful for someone who seeks to become a technology consultant, as it provides hands-on experience in building a web application using Django framework. The course also covers topics such as database management, API development, and website deployment, aspects a technology consultant should be familiar with. This course may provide the practical background a technology consultant needs to help organizations implement web-based software solutions.

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IT Project Manager

An IT project manager oversees technology-based projects from start to finish. While this course does not focus on management, it may be useful for someone who wants to become an IT project manager because it provides practical experience in web development using Django. The course enables learners to understand the software development process, from building website features to database management and API integration. This course may give an aspiring IT project manager a better understanding of the work done by their technical teams.

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Technical Support Engineer

A technical support engineer provides hands-on assistance to end-users of technology products. While this role is different from software development, this course could potentially help someone who is interested in being a technical support engineer. By learning to build a web application with Django, a technical support engineer can better understand how web applications work. This course's detailed examples of user interface, authentication, and database management may give an aspiring technical support engineer a valuable working knowledge of web-based systems.

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Solutions Architect

A solutions architect designs and oversees the implementation of technology solutions for a particular business challenge. While this course does not focus on architecture, it may be useful for someone who is interested in becoming a solutions architect, as it provides exposure to the end-to-end process of building a full-stack web application using Django. The curriculum allows someone to develop a better understanding of APIs, databases, and user interfaces, which is useful for understanding the kinds of solutions a solutions architect needs to evaluate. This course may provide a useful background to a career as a solutions architect.

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Data Analyst

A data analyst gathers, cleans, and analyzes data to provide insights and support decision-making. While this course does not directly focus on data analysis, it may be beneficial for someone who wants to become a data analyst, particularly if they are working with web-based data. This course introduces learners to web development including how to build databases and APIs, potentially giving the data analyst context that may be helpful in their work. This course may enhance an aspiring data analyst's understanding of the systems that generate data.

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Technical Writer

A technical writer creates documentation for software and technology products. This course may be useful to someone who is pursuing a career as a technical writer, as it introduces the process of developing a full stack website using Django. The course provides hands on experience in building the systems for which the technical writer may be documenting. This course may increase technical knowledge and familiarity with web development for a technical writer.

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