Django in Action

Django in Action is a course that takes you from basic Django concepts to building robust, production-ready web applications using the popular Python-based web framework, published by Oreilly Online Academy. This is a hands-on course designed to take learners from basic Django concepts to building robust, production-ready web applications using the popular Python-based web framework. Designed for developers with basic Python knowledge, the course emphasizes practical implementations, clean architectures, and deployment strategies that reflect real-world Django development practices.The Django web application framework powers major sites like Netflix, Dropbox, YouTube, and Spotify. Learn how it can power your web applications, too! In this practical book, you’ll start building a fully functional web application with Django from the very first chapter. Django makes life easier for Python web developers. This “battery-packed” framework comes with everything you need—a templating engine that generates HTML-like code, powerful user management features, automated testing, robust API support, and more. If you know the basics of Python, Django will help you build professional-quality web applications. This book shows you how. Starting with the basics, each chapter introduces new features to your site, including password management and authentication, web forms and file uploads, and dynamic, JavaScript-like interactivity. You’ll see how all the components of a Django project fit together, while also learning practical tips about using third-party libraries and deploying your code in a production environment.