Learn Django by building real-world web applications from scratch
Develop powerful web applications quickly using the best coding practices
Integrate other technologies into your application with clear, step-by-step explanations and comprehensive example code
Book Description
If you want to learn about the entire process of developing professional web applications with Django, then this book is for you. This book will walk you through the creation of four professional Django projects, teaching you how to solve common problems and implement best practices.
You will learn how to build a blog application, a social image-bookmarking website, an online shop, and an e-learning platform. The book will teach you how to enhance your applications with AJAX, create RESTful APIs, and set up a production environment for your Django projects. The book walks you through the creation of real-world applications, while solving common problems and implementing best practices. By the end of this book, you will have a deep understanding of Django and how to build advanced web applications
What you will learn
Build practical, real-world web applications with Django
Use Django with other technologies, such as Redis and Celery
Develop pluggable Django applications
Create advanced features, optimize your code, and use the cache framework
Add internationalization to your Django projects
Enhance your user experience using JavaScript and AJAX
Add social features to your projects
Build RESTful APIs for your applications
Who this book is for
If you are a web developer who wants to see how to build professional sites with Django, this book is for you. You will need a basic knowledge of Python, HTML, and JavaScript, but you don't need to have worked with Django before.