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Web Development with Django
Web Development with Django

Web Development with Django: A definitive guide to building modern Python web applications using Django 4 , Second Edition

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Web Development with Django

Models and Migrations

In the previous chapter, we had a brief introduction to Django and its use in developing web applications. Then, we learned about the Model-View-Template (MVT) concept. Later, we created a Django project and started the Django development server. We also briefly discussed Django’s views, URLs, and templates.

In this chapter, you will be introduced to the concept of databases, the types of databases, and their importance in building web applications. You will start by creating a database using an open source database visualization tool called SQLite DB Browser. You will then perform some basic create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) database operations using SQL commands. Then, you will learn about Django’s object-relational mapping (ORM), through which your application can interact and seamlessly work with a relational database using simple Python code, eliminating the need to run complex SQL queries. You will learn about models and migrations, which are part of Django’s ORM, used to propagate database schematic changes from the application to the database, and also perform database CRUD operations. Toward the end of the chapter, you will study the various types of database relationships and use that knowledge to perform queries across related records.

We will cover the following topics in this chapter:

  • Understanding and using databases
  • Understanding CRUD operations using SQL
  • Exploring Django ORM
  • Creating Django models and migrations
  • Django’s database CRUD operations
  • Bulk create and bulk update operations
  • Performing complex lookups using Q objects
  • Activity 2.01 – create models for a project management application
  • Populating the Bookr project’s database

By the end of this chapter, you will have a good understanding of databases and how Django can be used to implement database operations for a web application.

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  • Understand Django functionality and the Model-View-Template (MVT) paradigm
  • Create and iteratively build a book review website, adding features as you build your knowledge
  • Explore advanced concepts such as REST API implementation and third-party module integration

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Do you want to develop reliable and secure applications that stand out from the crowd without spending hours on boilerplate code? You’ve made the right choice trusting the Django framework, and this book will tell you why. Often referred to as a “batteries included” web development framework, Django comes with all the core features needed to build a standalone application. Web Development with Django will take you through all the essential concepts and help you explore its power to build real-world applications using Python. Throughout the book, you’ll get the grips with the major features of Django by building a website called Bookr – a repository for book reviews. This end-to-end case study is split into a series of bitesize projects presented as exercises and activities, allowing you to challenge yourself in an enjoyable and attainable way. As you advance, you'll acquire various practical skills, including how to serve static files to add CSS, JavaScript, and images to your application, how to implement forms to accept user input, and how to manage sessions to ensure a reliable user experience. You’ll cover everyday tasks that are part of the development cycle of a real-world web application. By the end of this Django book, you'll have the skills and confidence to creatively develop and deploy your own projects.

Who is this book for?

This book is for programmers looking to enhance their web development skills using the Django framework. To fully understand the concepts explained in this book, basic knowledge of Python programming as well as familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS is assumed.

What you will learn

  • Create a new application and add models to describe your data
  • Use views and templates to control behavior and appearance
  • Implement access control through authentication and permissions
  • Develop practical web forms to add features such as file uploads
  • Build a RESTful API and JavaScript code that communicates with it
  • Connect to a database such as PostgreSQL

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Table of Contents

18 Chapters
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Django Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Models and Migrations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: URL Mapping, Views, and Templates Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: An Introduction to Django Admin Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Serving Static Files Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Forms Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Advanced Form Validation and Model Forms Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Media Serving and File Uploads Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Sessions and Authentication Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Advanced Django Admin and Customizations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Advanced Templating and Class-Based Views Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Building a REST API Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Generating CSV, PDF, and Other Binary Files Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Testing Your Django Applications Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Django Third-Party Libraries Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Using a Frontend JavaScript Library with Django Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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I have been working thorough the book and it has helped me understand more about web development using Django as a framework. Example project is very useful, explaination is in great detail… an excellent read.
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As an experienced software engineer who has built numerous web applications using Django and Python, I was thoroughly impressed by "Web Development with Django: A definitive guide to building modern Python web applications". Although I have not had the chance to peruse it cover to cover yet, the portions I have dived into are brimming with practical insights drawn from real-world applications, which can often be hard to come by.This book is a must-read for all Django enthusiasts, offering a well-balanced approach that benefits both newcomers and experienced developers alike. Highly recommended!
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So far great, but there seems to be missing code.... that is being referenced in the chapter. it took me a while to figure out to go github and copy the full code.
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Web Development with Django: A Definitive Guide is an exceptional resource for anyone looking to dive into Django, a powerful web framework written in Python. Authored by experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive and well-structured approach to learning Django, making it an invaluable companion for both beginners and experienced developers.
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