Python Django Framework Course

Python Django Framework Course Outline

Duration: 40–50 Hours
Level: Intermediate
Delivery Mode: Online/Offline
Tools Used: Python, Django, SQLite, PostgreSQL, Visual Studio Code, Git, Docker

Module 1: Introduction to Django Framework

• What is Django?
• Features and Advantages of Django
• MVC vs MTV Architecture
• Setting Up the Django Development Environment
• Installing Django with pip
• Creating Your First Django Project and App
• Understanding the Project Structure in Django

Module 2: Django Models and Database Integration

• Introduction to Django Models and ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)
• Defining Models in Django
• Database Migrations: makemigrations, migrate
• Working with Django Admin Panel
• Querying the Database Using Django ORM
• Relationships in Django: One-to-One, One-to-Many, Many-to-Many
• Using ForeignKey, ManyToManyField, and OneToOneField

Module 3: Django Views and Templates

• Introduction to Views in Django
• Function-Based Views (FBVs) vs Class-Based Views (CBVs)
• URL Routing in Django: urls.py
• Creating Views and Rendering Templates
• Passing Data from Views to Templates
• Working with Template Tags and Filters
• Extending Templates with {% extends %} and {% block %}
• Using Static Files (CSS, JavaScript, Images) in Templates

Module 4: Django Forms

• Introduction to Django Forms
• Creating Forms with Django: forms.Form and forms.ModelForm
• Handling Form Data in Views
• Validating Form Data and Custom Validation
• Displaying Form Errors and Feedback
• Using Django Crispy Forms for Better UI
• Handling File Uploads in Django

Module 5: Django Authentication and Authorization

• User Authentication in Django
• Creating User Registration and Login System
• Using Django’s Built-In Authentication Views and Forms
• Managing User Sessions and Cookies
• User Permissions and Groups
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Implementing Password Reset and Change Functionality
• Working with Third-Party Authentication (Google, Facebook, etc.)

Module 6: Django Admin Interface

• Introduction to Django Admin Panel
• Customizing the Django Admin Interface
• Registering Models with Django Admin
• Filtering and Searching in Admin Panel
• Adding Custom Views and Actions in Admin
• Customizing Admin Form Layouts and Styles

Module 7: Django REST Framework (Optional)

• Introduction to Django REST Framework (DRF)
• Setting Up Django REST Framework
• Building RESTful APIs with Django and DRF
• Serialization: Converting Django Models to JSON
• Creating API Views and Handling HTTP Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
• Authentication and Permissions in DRF
• Pagination and Filtering in DRF
• Testing and Documenting APIs with DRF

Module 8: Django Signals and Middleware

• Introduction to Django Signals
• Using Built-In Signals (e.g., pre_save, post_save, etc.)
• Creating Custom Signals and Listeners
• Understanding Django Middleware
• Writing Custom Middleware
• Working with Request and Response Objects in Middleware

Module 9: Django Testing and Debugging

• Introduction to Testing in Django
• Writing Unit Tests for Models, Views, and Forms
• Using Django’s Test Client for HTTP Requests
• Writing Integration and Functional Tests
• Debugging Django Applications with Debug Toolbar
• Using pdb for Interactive Debugging

Module 10: Django Deployment

• Introduction to Deploying Django Applications
• Setting Up a Production-Ready Environment
• Using Gunicorn as the WSGI Server
• Setting Up Nginx and Apache with Django
• Database Configuration and Optimization for Production
• Using Docker to Containerize Django Applications
• Deploying Django on Platforms like Heroku, AWS, and DigitalOcean
• Security Best Practices for Django in Production

Module 11: Django Caching and Optimization

• Introduction to Caching in Django
• Caching Views, Templates, and Database Queries
• Using Memcached and Redis for Caching
• Performance Tuning for Django Applications
• Query Optimization with select_related and prefetch_related
• Load Balancing and High Availability for Django Projects

Module 12: Final Project and Assessment

• Develop a Real-Life Django Application (e.g., Blogging System, E-Commerce Platform, Social Media App)
• Integrating All Core Concepts: Models, Views, Templates, Forms, and Authentication
• Code Review, Debugging, and Optimization
• Final Exam and Viva
• Certification from BACT IT Institute of Bangladesh