Django with MySQL: Build & Deploy Web Apps

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Django with MySQL: Build & Deploy Web Apps

Instructor: EDUCBA

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build and deploy a complete blog app using Django and MySQL.
Design models, templates, and forms for dynamic web apps.
Implement authentication, testing, and debugging techniques.

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There are 5 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to configure Django projects, design models, manage templates and URLs, implement forms, write automated tests, and build a complete blog application integrated with MySQL. The course begins with foundational setup and server management, then progresses into dynamic rendering with templates, URL routing, and views. Learners will explore testing and debugging strategies to enhance reliability before diving into advanced concepts like authentication, custom managers, model inheritance, and static file handling.

What makes this course unique is its combination of theory and hands-on practice, culminating in a real-world case study where learners create a fully functional blog from scratch. This practical approach ensures learners not only understand Django concepts but can apply them to build scalable, secure, and maintainable applications. Whether you are a beginner exploring web frameworks or a developer aiming to strengthen full-stack skills, this course provides a structured path to mastering Django and deploying production-ready applications.

This module introduces learners to the Django framework, guiding them through installation, project setup, and server execution. Students will gain foundational knowledge of Django’s structure and learn how to build their first project with proper configurations.

What's included

13 videos4 assignments

13 videos Total 96 minutes

Introduction to Django part 1 6 minutes
Introduction to Django part 2 7 minutes
Installing Django and Pip part 1 6 minutes
Installing Django and Pip part 2 4 minutes
Creating a Project 11 minutes
Running Server 13 minutes
Creating Models part 1 7 minutes
Creating Models part 2 5 minutes
Polls Model part 1 6 minutes
Polls Model part 2 6 minutes
Django APIs part 1 7 minutes
Django APIs part 2 7 minutes
Creating SuperUser 12 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Django Introduction and Setup 30 minutes
Getting Started with Django 10 minutes
Which command runs the dev server on port 8080? 10 minutes
Polls and APIs 10 minutes

This module explores Django’s dynamic rendering process, including templates, filters, URL configurations, and views. Learners will gain hands-on practice with routing, template inheritance, and form handling for structured web applications.

What's included

15 videos4 assignments

15 videos Total 135 minutes

Creating Choices part 01 6 minutes
Creating Choices part 02 6 minutes
Adding filters 9 minutes
Customizing templates 12 minutes
URL configuration 11 minutes
Regular Expressions and URLs part 1 7 minutes
Regular Expressions and URLs part 2 7 minutes
Writing views 10 minutes
Template Namespacing 11 minutes
Rendering Templates 12 minutes
Hardcoded URLs 8 minutes
Creating a form 9 minutes
Writing a Form 11 minutes
Amending URLS 10 minutes
Amending Views 7 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Templates, Views, and URLs 30 minutes
Choices, Filters, and Templates 10 minutes
URL Configurations and Views 10 minutes
Template Management and Forms 10 minutes

This module introduces testing strategies and debugging practices in Django. Students will develop test cases, identify bugs, and enhance application reliability through structured test-driven development.

What's included

13 videos4 assignments

13 videos Total 97 minutes

Automated Tests 10 minutes
Basic Testing Strategies part 1 6 minutes
Basic Testing Strategies part 2 7 minutes
Fixing Bugs part 1 7 minutes
Fixing Bugs part 2 6 minutes
Testing Views part 1 6 minutes
Testing Views part 2 6 minutes
Improving Views part 1 7 minutes
Improving Views part 2 6 minutes
Writing Tests part 1 8 minutes
Writing Tests part 2 7 minutes
Writing Tests continued(part 2) 11 minutes
Writing Tests continued(part 3) 9 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Testing, Debugging, and Improving Code 30 minutes
Automated Testing Foundations 10 minutes
Debugging and View Testing 10 minutes
Writing and Improving Tests 10 minutes

This module dives into advanced Django features, including static files, documentation, authentication, field customization, model inheritance, and custom managers. Learners will strengthen their skills in structuring scalable Django applications.

What's included

17 videos4 assignments

17 videos Total 152 minutes

Static Files 12 minutes
Writing a Documentation 12 minutes
Setup Tools 11 minutes
Setup Tools part 2 9 minutes
User Authentication 12 minutes
Field Options and Choices Part 1 7 minutes
Field Options and Choices Part 2 7 minutes
Fields and Verbose Field Names 10 minutes
Extra Fields (ManyToMany) Part 1 6 minutes
Extra Fields (ManyToMany) Part 2 7 minutes
Extra Fields (ManyToMany) Part 3 11 minutes
Custom Field Types Part 1 7 minutes
Custom Field Types Part 2 7 minutes
Multi Table Inheritence 10 minutes
Overriding Model Methods 11 minutes
Restrictions and Model Managers Part 1 7 minutes
Restrictions and Model Managers Part 2 7 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Advanced Django Tools and Model Management 30 minutes
Files, Documentation, and Authentication 10 minutes
Field Options and Extra Fields 10 minutes
Customization and Managers 10 minutes

This capstone module provides a hands-on case study of building a blog using Django and MySQL. Learners will integrate all previously acquired skills to create, manage, and render a functional blog application.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videos Total 50 minutes

Introduction to Python Web Development 1 minute
Required Software's and Tools 1 minute
How Internet Works 5 minutes
What is Django 2 minutes
Create a Django Project 4 minutes
Create a Django Project Continue 10 minutes
Basic Request-Response Cycle 9 minutes
What is an App in Django 3 minutes
Creating an app in Django 9 minutes
Creating a template in Django 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Django Web Development Case Study – Blog Project 30 minutes
Introduction to Web Development 10 minutes
Django Basics for Blog Project 10 minutes
Apps, Templates, and Request Cycle 10 minutes

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EDUCBA

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