Web Application Technologies and Django

  • 4.7
Approx. 15 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn how to build web applications using Django and manage databases with SQL. This course covers both the technical and practical aspects of web development.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to use Django to build web applications from scratch
  • Understand how to manage databases with SQL
  • Get practical experience by building a real-world project

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $75,000 - $120,000
    • India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
    • USA: $75,000 - $120,000
    • India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €40,000

    • USA: $70,000 - $120,000
    • India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
    • USA: $75,000 - $120,000
    • India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €40,000

    • USA: $70,000 - $120,000
    • India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €40,000

    • USA: $80,000 - $150,000
    • India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €50,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Build web applications using Django
  • Manage databases with SQL
  • Create a real-world web application project

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of Python programming language
  • Familiarity with HTML and CSS

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures

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Description

In this course, you'll explore the basic structure of a web application, and how a web browser interacts with a web server. You'll be introduced to the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) request/response cycle, including GET/POST/Redirect. You'll also gain an introductory understanding of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), as well as the overall structure of a Django application. We will explore the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern for web applications and how it relates to Django. You will learn how to deploy a Django application using a service like PythonAnywhere so that it is available over the Internet.

Knowledge

  • Explain the basics of HTTP and how the request-response cycle works
  • Install and deploy a simple DJango application
  • Build simple web pages in HTML and style them using CSS
  • Explain the basic operations in SQL

Outline

  • Introduction to Dynamic Web Content
  • Why Django?
  • Welcome to the Course
  • Introduction to Dynamic Web Content
  • Network Sockets and Connections
  • HyperText Transfer Protocol
  • Building a Simple Web Browser in Python
  • Building a Simple HTTP Server in Python
  • Walkthrough: Browser Developer Mode
  • Welcome from Guido van Rossum
  • Face to Face Office Hours - Bletchley Park
  • Len Kleinrock - The First Two Packets on the Internet
  • Course Pre-Requsites
  • Help Us Learn More About You!
  • The Django Community and Django Girls
  • Lecture Resources
  • The Request / Response Cycle
  • Installing Django on PythonAnywhere
  • Installing Django on PythonAnywhere
  • Understanding the DJ4E Autograder
  • Guido van Rossum: The Early Years of Python
  • Dr. Chuck Goes Racing - Joliet Illinois
  • Face to Face Office Hours - Tokyo
  • Lecture Resources
  • Django Tutorial 1 Quiz
  • Hypertext Markup Language (from WA4E Specialization)
  • WA4E / HTML - HyperText Markup Language (Part 1)
  • WA4E / HTML - HyperText Markup Language (Part 2)
  • WA4E / HTML - Code Walkthrough
  • Tim Berners Lee - Inventor of HTML and HTTP
  • Face to Face Office Hours - New Orleans, LA
  • Lecture Resources
  • HTML Lectures from Web Applications For Everybody
  • HTML Assignment Specification
  • HTML Quiz
  • Cascading Style Sheets (from WA4E Specialization)
  • WA4E/CSS - Cascading Style Sheets (Part 1)
  • WA4E/CSS - Cascading Style Sheets (Part 2)
  • WA4E/CSS - Cascading Style Sheets (Part 3)
  • WA4E Code Walkthrough: CSS - Part 1
  • WA4E Code Walkthrough: CSS - Part 2
  • Mitchell Baker - The Mozilla Foundation
  • Face to Face Office Hours - IIT TechFest - Mumbai, India
  • Lecture Resources
  • CSS Lectures from Web Applications for Everybody
  • CSS Assignment Specification
  • CSS Quiz
  • Introducing Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • How Databases Work
  • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Walkthrough: Basic SQL
  • Liz Fong - Creating the SQL Standards
  • Face to Face Office Hours - Kitchener, Ontario
  • Lecture Resources
  • Course Feedback
  • Keep Learning with Michigan Online
  • Basic SQL

Summary of User Reviews

The Django for Everybody Specialization is an excellent course for those who want to learn how to build web applications using Django and databases. The course offers a comprehensive overview of the topic and is taught by experienced instructors. Many users have praised the course for its practicality, which makes it easy to understand and apply the concepts learned. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the hands-on approach to learning, which allows them to work on real-world projects.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Hands-on approach to learning
  • Practical and easy to understand
  • Comprehensive overview of the topic
  • Expert instructors
  • Real-world projects

Cons from User Reviews

  • Can be challenging for beginners
  • Requires some prior knowledge of programming
  • Not enough focus on advanced topics
  • Some technical issues with the platform
  • Could benefit from more interactive exercises
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Approx. 15 hours to complete
Charles Russell Severance
University of Michigan
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