Django 2.2 & Python | The Ultimate Web Development Bootcamp Course Syllabus

Overview: This comprehensive Django 2.2 bootcamp is designed for beginners ready to build real-world web applications using Python and Django. The course follows a hands-on, project-driven approach, guiding you through the full development lifecycle—from environment setup to deployment. With approximately 7 hours of focused content, you'll gain practical experience in models, views, templates, forms, authentication, and the Django admin. Each module builds incrementally on the last, ensuring a solid foundation in Django’s MTV (Model-Template-View) architecture and best practices for modern web development.

Module 1: Django Setup & Project Bootstrapping

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Installing Python, pip, and setting up virtual environments with venv
• Creating a new Django project and app structure
• Configuring settings.py for project initialization
• Setting up basic URL routing and displaying 'Hello, World!' in a view

Module 2: Models & Database Migrations

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Defining models with CharField, TextField, and other field types
• Creating relationships using ForeignKey and ManyToManyField
• Running makemigrations and migrate commands
• Using the Django shell to perform CRUD operations

Module 3: Views, URLs & Templates

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Writing function-based views to handle HTTP requests
• Configuring URL routing with path() and include()
• Rendering templates with context data
• Using template tags and filters for dynamic content

Module 4: Static Files & Template Inheritance

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Organizing and serving static files (CSS, JavaScript, images)
• Configuring static file settings for development
• Creating base templates with block tags
• Extending templates using template inheritance for DRY code

Module 5: Forms & User Input Handling

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Building forms using Django Forms and ModelForms
• Validating user input with form.is_valid() and custom validation
• Processing POST requests securely
• Displaying form errors and success messages in templates

Module 6: User Authentication & Permissions

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Implementing user registration and login/logout functionality
• Using Django’s built-in authentication views
• Protecting views with @login_required decorator
• Managing user permissions and groups

Module 7: Admin Interface & Customization

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Registering models in the Django admin site
• Customizing list displays, filters, and search fields
• Adding ordering and search functionality
• Creating custom admin actions

Module 8: Deployment & Next Steps

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Configuring settings for production: DEBUG=False and allowed hosts
• Serving static and media files in production
• Deploying to Heroku or AWS Elastic Beanstalk
• Using environment variables for secure configuration

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of Python programming
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS fundamentals
• No prior Django or web framework experience required

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Set up a complete Django development environment
• Design and manage databases using Django models and migrations
• Build dynamic web pages with views, URLs, and templates
• Handle user input securely using Django forms and validation
• Deploy a fully functional Django application to a live server