Django

In this tutorial, we’ll look at what static files are in Django, the benefits of managing them efficiently, their purpose in web applications, and we’ll set up a demo project to illustrate how to manage and serve static files using different methods and tools. Table of Contents Static Files in Django Managing static files efficiently The purpose of static files in web applications Setting Up a Demo Project Creating a directory to hold the project Creating a virtual environment Installing…

In this article, we’ll introduce Flask, a popular microframework for Python that offers an alternative to the giant that is Django. Flask is designed to be lightweight and flexible, allowing developers to create web apps quickly and easily. In this article, we’ll cover what Flask is, its key features, the benefits of its simple API, its flexibility in supporting third-party extensions, the most common Flask extensions, and when is and isn’t a good time to use Flask. Key Takeaways Overview…

The author selected the Free and Open Source Fund to receive a donation as part of the Write for DOnations program. Introduction Authentication is the process of verifying authentic or registered users into the system, which helps to secure your software applications against unauthorized access. There are several techniques used to authenticate users like username/password verification, human biometrics, or image passwords. In the Django web framework, authentication handling can be hard-coded or you can use ready-made modules like django-allauth, django-rest-social-auth,…

The author selected Direct Relief Program to receive a donation as part of the Write for DOnations program. Introduction OpenAI GPT models have gained popularity due to their wide use in generating text content for various tasks such as drafting emails, answering customer service FAQs and language translation, to name a few. These GPT models are generally utilized via ChatGPT, a chatbot released by OpenAI, or through APIs and libraries that provide greater control. This tutorial will guide you on…

In the world of web development, two popular technologies have been making waves in recent years: Node.js and Django. As the demand for highly responsive and scalable web applications continues to grow, developers are often faced with the dilemma of choosing the right framework for their projects. But which one is better for web development in 2023? Node.js vs Django: let’s find out. In this article, we’ll dive deep into Node.js vs Django, comparing their unique features and capabilities. We’ll…

In this tutorial, we’ll walk through how to send emails using Django. We’ll cover how to configure Django SMTP connections, how to set up an app password for your email provider, and how to send emails through the Django shell. We’ll also look at how to set up a contact form for your Django app, which will allow your customers to contact you. Most web applications use email to manage crucial operations, such as resetting passwords, account activation, receiving customer…

The Django administration site is great — fully-featured, easy to use, secure by design, rock solid … and somewhat ugly, which can be something of a downside when you want to integrate it with the look and feel of the rest of your website. Let’s sort that out. If It Ain’t Broke … The default Django admin. (Source) Say you’ve just prototyped a web app with Django and Vue.js. For a wide array of cases, using Django’s admin for back…

The author selected Girls Who Code to receive a donation as part of the Write for DOnations program. Introduction When you visit a website, various resources are used to load and render it. As an example, when you go to https://www.digitalocean.com, your browser downloads the HTML and CSS directly from digitalocean.com. However, images and other assets are downloaded from assets.digitalocean.com, and analytics scripts are loaded from their respective domains. Some websites use a multitude of different services, styles, and scripts…

Introduction Django is a full-featured Python web framework for developing dynamic websites and applications. Using Django, you can quickly create Python web applications and rely on the framework to do a good deal of the heavy lifting. In this guide, you will get Django up and running on an Ubuntu 22.04 server. After installation, you will start a new project to use as the basis for your site. Different Methods There are different ways to install Django, depending upon your…