Django Web Development and REST APIs for Beginners

Building modern web applications requires a backend framework that is secure, fast, and easy to maintain. Django provides everything you need to go from a blank page to a fully functioning web application without reinventing the wheel. In this text-based course, you will transition from a Python beginner to a confident backend developer. You will understand how web requests flow through a server, how to design databases, and how to build secure APIs that power modern mobile and web applications. What you'll learn: Understand core Django architecture, including models, views, templates, and the URL dispatcher; Query databases efficiently using the Django Object-Relational Mapper (ORM); Build customizable web APIs using the Django REST Framework; Implement modern security practices, user authentication, and permission controls; Manage media uploads, static files, and automated background tasks; Apply modern Python development practices, including virtual environments and basic testing. The course begins with foundational web concepts and Django setup before moving step-by-step through database modeling, URL routing, and API development. You will learn by reading clear explanations, studying structured code examples, and practicing with written exercises. This course is designed for beginners who have a basic understanding of Python and want to enter backend web development, with no prior Django experience required. Start your web development journey today and learn how to build production-ready applications with Django.