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Django_Docs

This is a comprehensive guide that I went through get started with building web applications using the Django framework.

Prerequisites

Before you dive into learning Django, you should have some basic knowledge of Python. If you are new to Python, you can find a beginner-friendly tutorial at Python.org. You will also need to have Python installed on your computer. Installing Django

To install Django, you can use the following command in a virtual environment:

1. Create a virtual environment:

python -m venv myenv (where myenv is the name of your virtual environment)

2. Installl Django

pip install django

You can verify that Django is installed correctly by running the following command:

python -m django --version

This should print the version number of Django that you have installed.

3. Creating a Django Project

To create a new Django project, you can use the following command:

django-admin startproject myproject

This will create a new directory called myproject with some default files and directories.

4. Running the Development Server

To start the development server, navigate to the directory where your Django project is located and run the following command:

python manage.py runserver

This will start the development server at http://127.0.0.1:8000/.

Learning Django

Now that you have Django up and running, you can start learning about the various components of the framework. The Django documentation is an excellent resource that provides detailed information about everything from views and templates to models and forms.

Conclusion

Django is a powerful and flexible framework for building web applications in Python. With the help of the Django documentation, you can quickly learn how to create your own web applications and contribute to the development of the framework. Good luck and happy coding!