Learning Path: Django Unlocked

Build robust production-ready web applications in Python

Unleash Django and build real-world web applications with your existing Python skills in this cutting-edge Learning Path. With some advanced coverage of core Python to start off, you’ll be building live examples that you can modify and extend right away.

Daniel Arbuckle holds a Doctorate in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, where he specialized in robotics and was a member of the nanotechnology lab. He now has more than ten years behind him as a consultant, during which time he’s been using Python to help an assortment of businesses, from clothing manufacturers to crowdsourcing platforms. Python has been his primary development language since he was in High School. He’s also an award-winning teacher of programming and computer science.

Matthew Nuzum has been developing web applications since 1999 and has worked for several start-ups including Canonical, the makers of Ubuntu, as well as Fortune 500 companies. He has a passion for helping others learn new technologies and has written numerous tutorials and help documents as well as running a web-focused user group based in his hometown of Des Moines.

Kevin Veroneau is a very active Python and Django developer who has worked for many start-ups, has an active Python blog, and has worked on a magnitude of Python projects over the years.

A working knowledge of Python

Become proficient at creating tools and utility programs in Python

Take your first step towards creating efficient apps by installing Django quickly

Build a powerful database to store your app data in an organized way

Explore Django’s automated admin interface to manage your app’s content

Secure your app data by validating users using login and authentication

Explore Django’s automated admin interface to manage your app’s content

Utilize free debugging tools to identify and resolve potential problems

Use complex class-based views to implement a variety of functionalities in Django

Create and use your own custom middleware for a Django app

Learn how to manage and maintainyour apps