by Matthew Nuzum | Publisher: Packt Publishing | Release Date: June 2015 | ISBN: 9781783554157

Leverage the simplicity and power of Django to build database-backed web applications with amazing speed.About This VideoCreate database-assisted, dynamic, scalable apps with just a few lines of codeImplement Django's in-built features like generic views and login forms to manage and secure app dataImprove the performance of your apps by analyzing and fixing bugs using the Django Debug ToolbarIn DetailForget working with long, boring lines of code! With Django at your command, make the most of your time by building professional grade web applications in minutes. With the help of a suite of useful and time-saving tools, reduce or eliminate the work needed for the most common tasks to create highly functional and flexible apps.Learning Django Web Development will help you build a solid foundation for constructing your own web applications as quick as it gets.Start off by installing Django and initializing your project. Analyze Django's in-built admin interfaces and utilize them to handle your application content. Furthermore, manage the data using generic views and auto-generated forms. With that, create an authentication system for your app by using login forms and finally walk through the process of deploying your application to the web.Towards the end of the course, you'll know everything there is to know from creating your app to deploying it with the help of the invaluable features of Django.

1. Chapter 1 : Introducing Django
   • The Course Overview 00:02:49
   • Installing Django and Creating Our Project 00:03:02
   • Understanding Apps 00:03:45
   • Creating Our Models 00:04:59
   • Using the Built-in Admin Interface 00:02:49
2. Chapter 2 : Using Generic Views
   • What Are Views? 00:03:19
   • Using Django Templates 00:04:04
   • Generic Display Views 00:05:54
   • Template Inheritance and Parent Templates 00:05:12
3. Chapter 3 : Authenticating Users
   • The User’s Model 00:05:59
   • Changing Our Models 00:03:46
   • Creating a Custom Profile 00:03:29
   • Generic Form Views 00:03:58
4. Chpater 4 : Investigating Performance
   • Enabling the Django Debug Toolbar 00:01:01
   • Understanding Related Data 00:01:52
   • Customizing Our Home Page View's Query 00:01:34
5. Chapter 5 : Deploying our app
   • Introducing WSGI 00:01:33
   • Understanding Deployment 00:03:18
   • Deploying Our Application 00:01:58
   • Wrapping Up 00:01:37