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Introduction to Backend Development with Django

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Introduction to Backend Development with Django

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Introduction to Backend Development with Django [4 lessons]

Creating a New Django Project and Application 2h

Lesson Objectives
  • Create a new Django project and application
  • Explore project structure and configuration
  • Compare backend development to frontend development

Creating Views and URL Patterns 2h

Lesson Objectives
  • Create views and URL patterns in Django
  • Address basic HTTP errors in Django

Introduction to Templates 2h

Lesson Objectives
  • Locate templates within a Django project
  • Understand and use the basics of HTML
  • Integrate CSS in Django templates
  • Define the Django template language and explain the default option

Class-Based Views in Django 2h

Lesson Objectives
  • Understand the concept of CBVs in Django, including their benefits and appropriate use cases
  • Create and use basic CBVs in a Django application
  • Apply CBV mixins such as redirect mixins in Django applications
  • Manage multiple inheritance within CBVs

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