Programming
Intermediate Level
Hands-on Labs
In-browser IDE
Django Fullstack Web Framework: MTV Architecture to REST APIs
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What You'll Learn in This Course
Architect maintainable full-stack web applications using Django MTV pattern
Design relational database schemas and manage schema migrations via the Django ORM
Master QuerySet filtering, ordering, complex lookups with Q/F objects, and avoid N+1 queries
Construct modular, dynamic user interfaces using template inheritance and custom filters
Configure and customize the enterprise Django Admin backoffice with role-based permissions
Implement robust form validation, CSRF protection, and user authentication workflows
Deploy production Django applications using Gunicorn, Nginx, and PostgreSQL databases
Course Syllabus & Curriculum
8 Modules · 50 Lessons
Week 1
Module 1: Django Architecture, Virtual Environments & Project Initialization
Introduction to Django 5, MTV Architecture & Python Web Ecosystem
FREE
20 min
Isolated Environments: venv & Virtual Environment Best Practices
20 min
Installing Django, Dependencies & Verifying pip Environments
20 min
Creating a Django Project & Directory Anatomy (settings.py, urls.py)
20 min
Creating Modular Django Applications & apps.py Architecture
20 min
The Request-Response Lifecycle & Development Server Execution
20 min
Week 2
Module 2: Views, URL Routing & Dispatch Mechanics
Week 3
Module 3: Templates, Template Language (DTL) & Master Layouts
Week 4
Module 4: Static Files, Media Uploads & Asset Pipelines
Week 5
Module 5: Models, ORM Architecture & Database Migrations