Django (Python) Introduction

From: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Server-side/Django/Introduction

About Django

• Python
• High-level web framework
• Rapid development
• Secure
• Maintainable
• Scalable
• Free and open source
• Batteries included
• Somewhat opinionated

Model View Template

Django uses the Model View Template (MVT) architecture, similar to the Model View Controller architecture.

URL mapper

• User requests go to urls.py, which maps the request to a view.

View

• The request handler function in views.py processes the request and may interact with models.
• Django views are similar to controllers and actions in Rails.

Models

• Python objects that model data
• Provides an API to interact with the database

Templates

• Define the structure of any type of file
• Placeholders populated with data from a model
• Renders HTML and other file types
• The rendered template is sent back as the response to the user.

Comments

[Gean Carlos]

Great introduction Samuel.

[Dun]

Great introduction to Django! The MVT architecture and built-in features really make web development faster and more secure. Thanks for the detailed breakdown!