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The language is open source and free to use for everyone, even for commercial projects and applications.
Moreover, the code is relatively easy to read since it somewhat resembles everyday English. This makes it easier to type than some other languages, too.
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"My favorite language for maintainability is Python. It has simple, clean syntax, object encapsulation, good library support, and optional named parameters."
Here are all 35 chapters listed including the appendix.
Every language has a style, python is no exception. If you know python, Django should feel very familiar.
You’ll want to use a virtual environment to keep dependency versioning a sane process.
Even if you are a sole developer, having structure in your projects will keep you sane.
High level overview of Django design.
You’re going to deploy eventually, then read this.
Python is object oriented, so pay attention to this chapter.
Not all projects will need a database, but if you do…
One of the benefits of Django, batteries are included, and here’s how.
Need a basic function, we go you covered.
Class based views make development faster.
The last thing you want is opening a security exploit through your forms.
From clever to genius, you’ll want to read this.
You might not need a node based frontend. Django has an excellent templating system.
The magic of interpolation through tags. And filters just make things easy.
Pass variables back and forth without needing an API.
Someone say API, keep reading…
That node frontend might just come in handy now.
Dipping into the core files now? Let me upgrade your sippy cup to an actual cup.
Great admin interface, but it’s only for admins!
Don’t mess with the default user model, or you can after reading this chapter.
One-hundred-thirty-thousand third-party packages…! We’ll only go over the most popular for now.
Always test, no exceptions!
Remember how you got to where you got.
Tips for finding the slowdowns and other problems.
Don’t make them wait.
Unless you want to appear on the news…
Log in a way that your wallet won’t hate you.
Think event propagation in javascript.
These might interest you.
Take the work out of maintaining servers.
You’ll deploy without issue, I know it.
Fix issues before it hits the production servers.
Bugs hate this chapter.
Or in other words, how to ask in Stackoverflow and not get banned.
You’ve got this far, and here are some thoughts to leave you with.
Packages Mentioned In This Book
Troubleshooting
Additional Resources
Internationalization and Localization
Settings Alternatives
Working with Python 2
Channels and Websockets
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This is the best Django book out there, but that is not sufficient praise. It is the best framework book I have ever read – at 440 or so well indexed, well sorted pages, this book is exemplary of what it covers, what it doesn’t cover, what it reinforces, and what it allows you to skip and read later.
After going through “Django for Beginners” by W.S. Vincent, having built Django projects at work and for friends, and being able to reference the official Django docs, I’ve started to re-read the book. It’s like a completely different book. Now that I have my way of doing something do I understand the authors’ suggestions for doing it better, correctly, or more efficiently.
You could spend a good part of a lifetime learning all that this book can teach you. Read the book and enjoy the rest of your life!
Every Django programmer should have this book. It is the go-to source for people who are no longer beginners, and need to figure out Django best practices. For instance, how should you lay out your project? How can you keep your secret keys secret while doing proper version control? Everything else being equal, should you load your business logic into your view or your model? And so on.
This is the best compendium of Django knowledge I’ve found. It’s a vital reference for anyone who’s not already a Django master, and probably still useful if you are.
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