Python Django overview

1. What is Django?

Django is a powerful web framework written in Python.

In simple words:
👉 Django helps you build websites faster
👉 It handles many things automatically
👉 It is used for big and secure web apps

2. What is a Web Framework?

A web framework:

• Handles requests from browser

• Sends responses back

• Manages database, security, URLs

Django does all this for you.

3. Why Use Django?

Django is popular because:
✔ Very secure
✔ Saves time
✔ Built-in admin panel
✔ Handles database easily
✔ Used by big companies

4. Django vs Flask (Simple Comparison)

👉 Flask → beginners & small apps
👉 Django → large & professional apps

5. Websites Using Django

Django is used by:
✔ Instagram
✔ Pinterest
✔ Mozilla
✔ Disqus

6. Install Django

Run this command in terminal:

7. Create a Django Project

Example

8. Run Django Server

Example

You will see:
👉 Django welcome page 🎉

9. Django App (Small Part of Project)

Django project = many apps

Create App

10. First Django View (Hello World)

Example (views.py)

11. Connect View to URL

Example (urls.py)

12. Django Templates (HTML Pages)

Django sends HTML pages to browser.

Example

13. Django Database Support

Django works with:
✔ SQLite (default)
✔ MySQL
✔ PostgreSQL

Example (Model)

14. Django Admin Panel (Very Powerful)

Django gives free admin panel.

Example

👉 You can manage users & data easily.

15. Django for Real-World Projects

Django is used for:
✔ E-commerce websites
✔ Social media apps
✔ Blogs
✔ Admin dashboards
✔ APIs

16. Common Beginner Mistakes

❌ Skipping Django basics
❌ Not understanding project vs app
❌ Editing wrong files
❌ Ignoring Django documentation

17. Simple Practice Examples

Example 1: About Page

Example 2: Greeting Page

Example 3: Simple Model

18. Django Learning Path (Easy)

1️⃣ Python basics
2️⃣ Django basics
3️⃣ URLs & Views
4️⃣ Templates
5️⃣ Models & Database
6️⃣ Mini projects

19. Summary (Python Django Overview)

✔ Django is a Python web framework
✔ Best for large & secure websites
✔ Comes with admin panel
✔ Saves development time
✔ Used by big companies

📘 Perfect for Beginner Python Web eBook

This chapter is ideal for:

• Python learners

• Web development beginners

• Career-focused students

• Real-world project builders

If you want next, I can write:

• Django Project Structure

• Django Models Explained

• Django Templates

• Flask vs Django (Deep)

• Django Mini Projects

Just tell me 😊