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Patrick Ester and Ben Shaw

Code and run Django websites without installing anything!

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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 testing, performance considerations such as caching and throttling, use of 3rd party libraries, and integrating frontends within the context of the Django REST framework.

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:

Write and run tests on Django applications

Optimize code performance using caching, throttling, and filtering

Use a 3rd Party library

Integrate with common Frontends

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Syllabus

Testing Django Rest Framework
Welcome to Week 1 of the Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework course. These assignments cover testing the Django rest framework with both mocks and requests. The module ends with graded coding exercises.
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Optimizing Django Rest Framework
Welcome to Week 2 of the Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework course. These assignments cover optimizing the Django rest framework with caching, throttling, and filtering. The module ends with graded coding exercises.
Django Rest Framework and Third-Party Libraries
Welcome to Week 3 of the Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework course. These assignments cover third-party libraries for pagination, tokens, and images. The module ends with graded coding exercises.
Integrating JavaScript and the React Framework
Welcome to Week 1 of the Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework course. These assignments cover integrating JavaScript into your Django project. You will assignments on the fundamentals of JavaScript, promises, and React. The module ends with graded coding exercises.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Focuses on integrating frontend within context of Django REST framework
Requires learners to be familiar with Python and basic Django skills
Uses third party libraries in the curriculum
Emphasizes performance considerations like caching and throttling
Provides video-free learning experience
Offers graded coding exercise

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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 Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework with these activities:
Review Django basics
Get up to speed with the Django basics on your own time and at your own pace to prepare for the course.
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  • Review Python basics
  • Install Django and set up a development environment
  • Create a simple Django project and app
  • Understand Django's Model-View-Template architecture
Review Python basics
Before the course begins, reviewing basic Python fundamentals will help make this course easier to engage with and understand.
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  • Go over basic concepts like variables, data types, control flow, and functions.
  • Create a simple Python program that demonstrates your knowledge
Brush up on JavaScript
Sharpen your JavaScript skills to enhance your understanding of Django REST Framework integration.
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  • Review JavaScript basics (variables, data types, control flow)
  • Practice writing JavaScript functions and objects
  • Build a simple JavaScript project (e.g., calculator, to-do list)
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Review Django basics
Brushing up on the fundamentals of Django will enable you to more effectively engage with this course.
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  • Go over the basic concepts of Django.
  • Use the Django documentation to familiarize yourself with the basics.
  • Set up a simple Django project as practice
Solve Django coding challenges
Challenge yourself with real-world Django coding scenarios to build a solid foundation.
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  • Find a Django coding challenge platform
  • Solve beginner-level Django coding challenges
  • Progress to intermediate-level Django coding challenges
Follow Django tutorials
Enhance your Django skills by following comprehensive tutorials from experienced developers.
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  • Find a Django tutorial series from a trusted source
  • Follow the tutorials step-by-step
  • Create a practice project based on the tutorial
Join a Django study group
Connect with other Django learners, discuss concepts, and collaborate on projects.
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  • Find a Django study group or create your own
  • Attend regular study sessions
  • Discuss course material and work on group projects
  • Share knowledge and support with fellow learners
Django REST framework coding exercises
These exercises will help you improve your coding skills and reinforce the concepts covered in the course.
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  • Solve coding exercises on Django REST framework basics.
  • Solve coding exercises on testing Django REST framework.
  • Solve coding exercises on optimizing Django REST framework.
  • Solve coding exercises on using Django REST framework with third-party libraries.
  • Solve coding exercises on integrating Django REST framework with JavaScript and React.
Django REST framework project
Creating a project will help you apply the concepts learned in the course and deepen your understanding of Django REST framework.
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  • Plan and design your Django REST framework project.
  • Develop the backend of your project using Django REST framework.
  • Develop the frontend of your project using JavaScript and React.
  • Deploy your project to a hosting provider.
Build a Django website
Apply your Django knowledge and create a fully functional website, showcasing your skills.
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  • Plan your website's features and design
  • Set up a Django development environment
  • Create Django models, views, and templates
  • Implement core functionality and features
  • Test and deploy your Django website
Mentor other students
Mentoring others will help you reinforce your understanding of Django REST framework and improve your communication skills.
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  • Offer to help other students in the course.
  • Create study groups or host Q&A sessions.
  • Provide feedback and support to other students.
Find a mentor
Finding a mentor can provide you with valuable guidance and support throughout your learning journey.
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  • Identify potential mentors who have experience with Django REST framework.
  • Reach out to potential mentors and introduce yourself.
  • Set up regular meetings or communication channels with your mentor.

Career center

Learners who complete Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Backend Developer
Backend Developers are responsible for the server-side of web applications. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to build and maintain the infrastructure that supports the user interface. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and use of 3rd party libraries, all of which are important aspects of backend development.
Full-Stack Developer
Full-Stack Developers are responsible for both the front-end (user interface) and back-end (server-side) of web applications. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and integration with common frontends, all of which are important aspects of full-stack development.
Frontend Developer
Frontend Developers are responsible for the user interface of web applications. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to build and maintain the user interface that users interact with. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and integration with common frontends, all of which are important aspects of frontend development.
Database Administrator
Database Administrators design, develop, and maintain databases. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to build and maintain databases that store and manage data. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and use of 3rd party libraries, all of which are important aspects of database administration.
Web Developer
Web Developers design, create, and maintain websites. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to bring websites to life. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and integration with common frontends, all of which are important aspects of web development.
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineers design, develop, and maintain software development pipelines. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to build and maintain pipelines that automate the software development process. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and use of 3rd party libraries, all of which are important aspects of DevOps engineering.
Data Scientist
Data Scientists use data to solve problems and make predictions. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to analyze data and build predictive models. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and use of 3rd party libraries, all of which are important aspects of data science.
Security Engineer
Security Engineers design, develop, and maintain security systems. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to build and maintain systems that protect users and data from threats. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and use of 3rd party libraries, all of which are important aspects of security engineering.
Network Engineer
Network Engineers design, develop, and maintain computer networks. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to build and maintain networks that connect users and devices. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and use of 3rd party libraries, all of which are important aspects of network engineering.
Software Architect
Software Architects design, develop, and maintain the architecture of software systems. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to build and maintain systems that meet the needs of users. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and use of 3rd party libraries, all of which are important aspects of software architecture.
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineers design, develop, and maintain complex systems. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to build and maintain systems that meet the needs of users. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and use of 3rd party libraries, all of which are important aspects of systems engineering.
Technical Architect
Technical Architects design, develop, and maintain the architecture of software systems. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to build and maintain systems that meet the needs of users. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and use of 3rd party libraries, all of which are important aspects of technical architecture.
Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineers design, develop, and maintain cloud computing systems. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to build and maintain systems that run on the cloud. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and use of 3rd party libraries, all of which are important aspects of cloud engineering.
Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Engineers design, develop, and deploy machine learning models. They use a variety of programming languages and technologies to build models that can learn from data and make predictions. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and use of 3rd party libraries, all of which are important aspects of machine learning engineering.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers apply engineering principles to the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software systems. This course may be useful as it covers testing, performance considerations, and use of 3rd party libraries, all of which are important aspects of software engineering.

Reading list

We've selected seven books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework.
While this book is not specifically about Django or the Django REST Framework, it provides valuable insights into writing testable code, which is essential for building robust and maintainable web applications. It covers topics such as test-driven development, mocking, and refactoring.
Provides a comprehensive overview of Django, covering topics such as web development fundamentals, database interactions, templating, and deployment. It valuable reference for those looking to build and deploy professional-grade Django applications.
Provides practical advice on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code. It covers topics such as code style, data structures, algorithms, and debugging. It valuable resource for those looking to improve their Python programming skills.
Provides a detailed guide to caching in Django. It covers topics such as different caching strategies, cache invalidation, and performance optimization. It valuable resource for those looking to improve the performance of their Django applications.
Provides a comprehensive overview of Django, covering topics such as web development fundamentals, database interactions, templating, and deployment. It valuable reference for those looking to build and deploy Django applications.
Provides a collection of recipes for common Django development tasks. It covers topics such as forms, views, templates, and deployment. It valuable resource for those looking for quick solutions to common Django problems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of web application security. It covers topics such as common web vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and penetration testing. It valuable resource for those looking to secure their Django applications.

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