Web Development using Django Framework Course


Introduction

In today's digital age, web development has become an integral part of our daily lives. It's the art and science of creating websites and web applications that look visually appealing and function seamlessly. The core essential technologies that play a central role in web development are; HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Django. HTML provides the structure, CSS adds the style, JavaScript adds interactivity, and Django facilitates back-end development and database management. By mastering this combination of skills, you'll be well on your way to creating the web solutions of the future and opening doors to a world of endless possibilities in the digital realm.

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to create interactive websites and web applications using this technology.

Who Should Attend:

  • Beginners: If you're new to programming, this course will start from the absolute basics and guide you step by step.
  • Intermediate and Proffesional Programmers: For those with prior programming experience, this course will deepen your understanding of the Django framework and provide opportunities for hands-on practice.

Duration

10 days

COURSE OBJECTIVE

By the end of this course, you will have learned:

  • HTML Fundamentals: You will learn the core principles of HTML and how to create structured web content using tags and elements.
  • CSS Styling: You will acquire the skills to style web pages with CSS, making them visually appealing and responsive to various screen sizes.
  • Interactive Web Development: You will understand how to use JavaScript to add interactivity to web pages, enabling dynamic elements, responsive forms, and improved user experiences.
  • Web Applications: You will master Django, a Python framework and ,useit to build efficient and feature-rich web applications, following the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture.
  • Responsive Design: You will learn to create web designs that adapt to different devices and screen sizes, ensuring a consistent and user-friendly experience.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development

  • What is Web Development?
  • Overview of Front-End vs. Back-End Development
  • Setting Up Your Development Environment and installing Python and Django

Module 2: Introduction to HTML

  • Introduction to HTML
  • Basic HTML Structure
  • HTML Elements, Tags, and Attributes
  • Creating a Simple Web Page

Module 3: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

  • Introduction to CSS
  • CSS Syntax and Selectors
  • Adding Styles to HTML Elements
  • Box Model: Margin, Border, Padding, and Content
  • Positioning and Layout
  • Responsive Web Design
  • CSS Frameworks

Module 4: JavaScript Fundamentals

  • Introduction to JavaScript
  • Variables and Data Types
  • Operators and Expressions
  • Control Structures: Conditional Statements and Loops
  • Functions and Scope
  • DOM Manipulation: Selecting and Modifying HTML Elements
  • Events and Event Handling

Module 5: Introduction to Django

  • Introduction to Django and its architecture
  • Installation and setup
  • Creating a basic project and app
  • Understanding Django's MTV architecture (Model, Template, View)
  • Your first Django view and template

Module 6: Models and Databases

  • Defining models and database schema
  • Creating and applying migrations
  • Django admin interface
  • Integration with Database Systems
  • Querying the database with the Django ORM
  • Model relationship

Module 7: Views and Templates

  • Creating views and URL patterns
  • Building templates using Django template language
  • Context data in views
  • Rendering dynamic content
  • Template inheritance and reusability

Module 8: Forms and User Authentication

  • Creating HTML forms with Django forms
  • Processing form data and validation
  • User authentication and registration
  • User sessions and authentication views
  • Handling user authentication and authorization

Module 9: Static and Media Files

  • Serving static files (CSS, JavaScript, images)
  • Handling user uploads (media files)
  • Working with Django's static and media file handling
  • Using Django storage for file uploads

Module 10: Building a Blog Application

  • Create a simple blog application.
  • Implementing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).
  • Understanding relationships between models.

Module 11: API Development with Django Rest Framework

  • Introduction to REST and RESTful APIs
  • Setting up Django Rest Framework
  • Creating API endpoints for data retrieval
  • Authentication and permissions in APIs

Module 12: Version Control and Collaboration

  • Introduction to Version Control with Git
  • Setting Up Git and GitHub
  • Basic Git Commands
  • Collaborative Development with Git
  • Resolving Merge Conflicts

 

 

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FAQs & Course Administration Details:

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Phone: +254 715 077 817 or Email: [email protected].
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer. Email: [email protected] Phone: +254 715 077 817.

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