Course Overview

The Django with REST API course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Django, a high-level Python web framework, and its integration with RESTful APIs. This course focuses on building robust web applications and APIs using Django, with an emphasis on best practices for creating scalable and maintainable software. Participants will learn how to develop and deploy RESTful web services alongside dynamic web applications.
1. Acquire skills to build and integrate RESTful APIs with Django.

2. Understand Django’s architecture and best practices for API development.

3. Learn how to create scalable and maintainable web applications with Django.
Learn software skills with real experts, either in live classes with videos or without videos, whichever suits you best.
Description

This course begins with an introduction to Django, including its architecture, models, views, and templates. Participants will explore how to use Django to build powerful web applications and create RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework (DRF). The course covers practical aspects such as authentication, permissions, and serialization. Advanced topics include deploying Django applications and optimizing API performance. Hands-on projects and real-world examples will reinforce theoretical concepts.
1. Gain practical experience with hands-on coding exercises.

2. Build real-world projects that showcase Django and RESTful API integration.

3. Explore best practices for securing and optimizing Django applications and APIs.
Course Objectives

The primary objectives of the Django with REST API course are as follows:
1. Introduction to Django: Provide an overview of Django, its architecture, and its advantages for web application development.

2. Models and Databases: Explore Django’s ORM and models for interacting with databases and managing data.

3. Views and Templates: Learn to create dynamic web pages using Django’s views and template system.

4. RESTful API Fundamentals: Introduce RESTful API principles and how they apply to web services.

5. Django Rest Framework (DRF): Utilize DRF for building and managing RESTful APIs, including serialization and viewsets.

6. Authentication and Permissions: Understand Django’s authentication system and how to implement API permissions and user roles.

7. Routing and URL Configuration: Cover URL routing in Django and DRF to manage API endpoints and web application routes.

8. Advanced API Features: Explore advanced topics such as pagination, filtering, and versioning of APIs.

9. Testing and Debugging: Teach techniques for testing and debugging Django applications and RESTful APIs.

10. Performance Optimization: Learn strategies for optimizing the performance of Django applications and APIs.

11. Deployment: Cover best practices for deploying Django applications and APIs in production environments.
Prerequisites

1. Basic understanding of Python programming.

2. Familiarity with HTML and CSS.

3. Knowledge of JavaScript is beneficial but not required.

4. Understanding of web development concepts (e.g., MVC architecture).

5. Basic experience with using and navigating the command line interface (CLI).

6. Prior experience with Django (optional but beneficial).
Who Can Learn This Course

This course is suitable for a diverse range of individuals, including:
1. Python Developers: Professionals looking to expand their skills by learning Django and RESTful API development.

2. Web Developers: Individuals interested in building dynamic web applications and APIs using Django.

3. Full Stack Developers: Those seeking to integrate Django with RESTful APIs for full-stack development projects.

4. API Developers: Developers focusing on creating and managing RESTful APIs with Django Rest Framework.

5. Students and Graduates: Individuals pursuing degrees in computer science or related fields with an interest in Django and API development.

6. System Architects: Professionals involved in designing and architecting systems that require Django and API integration.

7. Project Managers: Individuals overseeing web development projects who need to understand Django and API capabilities.

8. Anyone Interested in Django: Enthusiasts looking to leverage Django and RESTful APIs for building feature-rich web applications.
The Django with REST API course is designed to cater to both beginners and those with some experience in web development, providing a solid foundation in Django and RESTful API concepts, and practical skills for building modern web applications.