Django

 

Module 1: Introduction to Django

1.1. What is Django?

   - History and evolution of Django

   - Purpose and applications of Django

1.2. Setting up the Development Environment

   - Installing Python and Django

   - Configuring a code editor or IDE

Module 2: Django Basics

2.1. Creating a Django Project

   - Setting up a new project

   - Understanding project structure

2.2. Django Models and Databases

   - Defining models and database tables

   - Migrations and database schema changes

2.3. Django Admin Interface

   - Customizing the admin interface

   - Managing database records

Module 3: Django Views and Templates

3.1. Views and URLs

   - Creating views and URL patterns

   - URL routing and request handling

3.2. Django Templates

   - Template language and syntax

   - Rendering dynamic HTML with templates

Module 4: Django Forms

4.1. Django Forms Basics

   - Creating forms and form handling

   - Form validation and error handling

4.2. Class-Based Views (CBVs)

   - Using generic class-based views

   - Creating custom class-based views

Module 5: User Authentication and Authorization

5.1. User Authentication

   - User registration and login

   - Password reset functionality

5.2. User Authorization

   - Role-based access control (RBAC)

   - Permissions and user groups

Module 6: Django ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)

6.1. Querying the Database

   - Querysets and database queries

   - Aggregation and annotation

6.2. Advanced ORM Features

   - Many-to-many relationships

   - Complex queries with Q objects

Module 7: Django REST Framework

7.1. Introduction to RESTful APIs

   - REST principles and concepts

7.2. Building RESTful APIs with Django REST Framework

   - Serializers, views, and routers

   - Authentication and permissions

Module 8: Django Middleware and Signals

8.1. Middleware in Django

   - Custom middleware components

   - Request and response processing

8.2. Django Signals

   - Event-driven programming with signals

   - Custom signal handlers

Module 9: Django Testing

9.1. Writing Tests in Django

   - Unit tests and integration tests

   - Test client and fixtures

Module 10: Django Deployment

10.1. Preparing for Deployment

     - Static files and media handling

     - Environment variables and settings

10.2. Deployment Options

     - Deploying to web servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx)

     - Deploying to cloud platforms (e.g., Heroku, AWS)

Module 11: Security in Django

11.1. Security Best Practices

     - Protecting against common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS)

     - CSRF protection and security middleware

11.2. Authentication and Authorization

     - Implementing secure user authentication

     - Role-based access control (RBAC)

Module 12: Django Project Development

12.1. Building a Complete Django Project

     - Students work on a real-world Django project, applying their knowledge to create a practical web application.

12.2. Project Presentation

     - Students present their projects to the class, showcasing their Django skills and project outcomes.

This comprehensive Django course provides students with a strong foundation in web development using the Django framework. It covers essential concepts, best practices, and practical application development. Hands-on coding exercises and a capstone project are essential components of the course. Additional resources and real-world examples are essential for students to become proficient Django developers.