Completely updated for Django 4.0.
Django for Beginners is a project-based introduction to Django, the popular Python-based web framework. Suitable for total beginners who have never built a website before as well as professional programmers looking for a fast-paced guide to modern web development and Django fundamentals.
In the book you’ll learn how to:
- Build 5 websites from scratch, including a Blog and Newspaper
- Deploy online using security best practices
- Customize the look and feel of your sites
- Write tests and run them for all your code
- Integrate user authentication, email, and custom user models
- Add permissions and authorizations to make your app more secure
If you’re curious about Python-based web development, Django for Beginners is a best practices guide to writing and deploying your own websites quickly.
Reviews
"When readers interested in web development ask me what to read next after Python Crash Course, I refer them to Will's books: Django for Beginners, Django for APIs, and Django for Professionals. I highly recommend you check out his work."—ERIC MATTHES, author of Python Crash Course
"If you’re looking for a guide into the world of Django, then the three-step of Django for Beginners, Django for APIs, and Django for Professionals is ideal: get up and running, get into APIs, which are a cornerstone of modern app development, and then add the bits you need to your fledging app into production, from databases and static files, to user accounts and security. It’s a long road. Will’s books are an awesome companion."—CARLTON GIBSON, Django Fellow and Django REST Framework core contributor
"Will's books are a fantastic resource for web development with Django and Python. I highly recommended them."—JEFF TRIPLETT, Python Software Foundation Director, DEFNA President, and REVSYS Partner
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Initial Set Up
- Chapter 2: Hello World App
- Chapter 3: Pages App
- Chapter 4: Messsage Board App
- Chapter 5: Blog App
- Chapter 6: Forms
- Chapter 7: User Accounts
- Chapter 8: Custom User Model
- Chapter 9: User Authentication
- Chapter 10: Bootstrap
- Chapter 11: Password Change and Reset
- Chapter 12: Email
- Chapter 13: Newspaper App
- Chapter 14: Permissions and Authorization
- Chapter 15: Comments
- Chapter 16: Deployment
- Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What format does the book come in?
This is a 296 page ebook that comes in PDF and EPUB formats. The paperback version–along with many reviews–is available on Amazon.
Q: Have you written additional books?
Yes, actually! I also authored Django for APIs and Django for Professionals. You can purchase all three books for $20 off.
Q: Can I get an invoice?
Totally! Upon purchase Gumroad will send you an email with a link to download the book. Click on the “Generate” button on your receipt to receive a detailed invoice with any additional information you need.
Q: Do you offer student/nonprofit discounts?
I understand it can be financially challenging as a student or nonprofit, however the pricing is the same for everyone. I’ve written many free tutorials and co-host a weekly podcast for those looking for free Django resources.
Q: Additional questions?
If you have any questions, shoot me an email at will@wsvincent.com.