Week # 01
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What is Backend Development?
Definition: Backend development refers to the server-side development of web applications.
Key Responsibilities:
◦ Handling databases and server logic ◦
Managing APIs and server configurations ◦
Ensuring security and data integrity
Technologies Involved: Python, Java, PHP, Ruby, etc
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Introduction to Django Framework
What is Django?
◦ A high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development.
◦ Designed to help developers build secure and maintainable websites.
Why Django? ◦
"Batteries-included" philosophy with built-in features ◦ Scalable and secure ◦ Extensive community
support
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Key Features of Django
Object-Relational Mapping (ORM):
A powerful database abstraction API
Automatic Admin Interface: Built-in administrative interface for easy data management
Templating System: A versatile template engine for generating HTML dynamically
URL Routing: Flexible URL dispatcher based on regular expressions
Security Features: CSRF protection, SQL injection prevention, and more
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Django Architecture Overview
MVC Pattern in Django:
◦ Model: Represents the data or business logic ◦
View: Controls what users see (presentation layer) ◦
Template: Contains static parts of the desired HTML output as well as some special syntax describing
how dynamic content will be inserted
◦ Controller (URLs and Views): Handles user input and interaction, mapped via URL
WEEK 3
SLIDES 6
Model Fields Explained
•Common Field Types:
•CharField: Short text
•TextField: Longer text
•IntegerField: Integer values
•DateField: Date values
•Options: •null, blank, default, choice
SLIDES 8
Creating Database Migrations
Creating Migrations
Python manage.py makemigrations
Applying Migrations
Python manage.py migrate
Check Migration Status: You can check the applied migrations using THIS
Python manage.py showmigrations
Lecture number 4
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Lecture 7
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