
Django 2 by Example
Build powerful and reliable Python web applications from scratch
Antonio Mele(Author)
Packt Publishing
Published on 31. May 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
526 pages
978-1-78847-248-7 (ISBN)
Description
Learn Django 2.0 with four end-to-end projects
Key Features
Learn Django 2 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 DescriptionIf you want to learn the entire process of developing professional web applications with Django 2, then this book is for you. You will walk through the creation of four professional Django 2 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 2 projects. The book walks you through the creation of real-world applications, solving common problems, and implementing best practices. By the end of this book, you will have a deep understanding of Django 2 and how to build advanced web applications.What you will learn
Build practical real-world web applications with Django 2
Use Django 2 with other technologies such as Redis and Celery
Develop pluggable Django 2 applications
Create advanced features, optimize your code, and use the cache framework
Add internationalization to your Django 2 projects
Enhance the user experience using JavaScript and AJAX
Add social features to your projects
Build RESTful APIs for your applications
Who this book is forIf you are a web developer who wants to see how to build professional sites with Django 2, this book is for. You will need a basic knowledge of Python, HTML, and JavaScript, but you don't need to have worked with Django before.
Key Features
Learn Django 2 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 DescriptionIf you want to learn the entire process of developing professional web applications with Django 2, then this book is for you. You will walk through the creation of four professional Django 2 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 2 projects. The book walks you through the creation of real-world applications, solving common problems, and implementing best practices. By the end of this book, you will have a deep understanding of Django 2 and how to build advanced web applications.What you will learn
Build practical real-world web applications with Django 2
Use Django 2 with other technologies such as Redis and Celery
Develop pluggable Django 2 applications
Create advanced features, optimize your code, and use the cache framework
Add internationalization to your Django 2 projects
Enhance the user experience using JavaScript and AJAX
Add social features to your projects
Build RESTful APIs for your applications
Who this book is forIf you are a web developer who wants to see how to build professional sites with Django 2, this book is for. You will need a basic knowledge of Python, HTML, and JavaScript, but you don't need to have worked with Django before.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
971 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78847-248-7 (9781788472487)
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E-Book
06/2024
1st Edition
Packt Publishing Limited
€42.99
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Person
Antonio Mele is Founder and CTO of Orbio AI, an agentic AI platform that empowers HR teams. He previously founded Nucoro, a fintech platform for building wealth management digital products, which was acquired by Backbase in 2023.
Antonio has been developing Django projects since 2006 for clients across several industries. In 2009 Antonio founded Zenx IT, a development company specialized in building digital products. He has been working as a CTO and technology consultant for multiple technology-based startups and he has managed development teams building projects for large digital businesses. Antonio holds an MSc in Computer Science from Universidad Pontificia Comillas and completed the Advanced Management Program at MIT Sloan. His father inspired his passion for computers and coding.
Antonio has been developing Django projects since 2006 for clients across several industries. In 2009 Antonio founded Zenx IT, a development company specialized in building digital products. He has been working as a CTO and technology consultant for multiple technology-based startups and he has managed development teams building projects for large digital businesses. Antonio holds an MSc in Computer Science from Universidad Pontificia Comillas and completed the Advanced Management Program at MIT Sloan. His father inspired his passion for computers and coding.
Content
Table of Contents
Building a Blog Application
Enhancing your Blog with Advanced Features
Extending your Blog Application
Building a Social Website
Sharing Content in Your website
Tracking User Actions
Building an Online Shop
Managing Payments and Orders
Extending your Shop
Building an E-Learning platform
Caching Content
Building an API
Going Live
Building a Blog Application
Enhancing your Blog with Advanced Features
Extending your Blog Application
Building a Social Website
Sharing Content in Your website
Tracking User Actions
Building an Online Shop
Managing Payments and Orders
Extending your Shop
Building an E-Learning platform
Caching Content
Building an API
Going Live