Practical Django Projects 2nd Edition (Expert's Voice in Web Development)

Build a Django content management system, blog, and social networking site withJames Bennettas he introduces version 1.1 of the popular Django framework.You’ll work through the development of each project, implementing and running the applications while learning new features along the way.Web frameworks are playing a major role in the creation of today’s most compelling web applications, because they automate many of the tedious tasks, allowing developers to instead focus on providing users with creative and powerful features. Python developers have been particularly fortunate in this area, having been able to take advantage of Django, a very popular open source web framework whose stated goal is to "make it easier to build better web applications more quickly with less code."Practical Django Projectsintroduces this popular framework by way of a series of real–world projects. Readers follow along with the development of each project, implementing and running each application while learning new features along the way. This edition is updated for Django 1.1 and includes an all-new chapter covering practical development tools and techniques you'll be able to apply to your own development workflow.What you’ll learnCapitalize upon the well–defined and stable framework architecture of Django 1.1 to build web applications faster than ever before.Learn by doing by working through the creation of three real–world projects, including a content management system, blog, and social networking site.Build user–friendly web sites with well–structured URLs, session tracking, and syndication options.Let Django handle tedious tasks such as database interaction while you focus on building compelling applications.Who this book is forWeb developers seeking to use the powerful Django framework to build powerful web sites.Table of ContentsWelcome to DjangoYou're First Django Site: A Simple CMSCustomizing the Simple CMSA Django-Powered WeblogExpanding the WeblogTemplates for the WeblogFinishing the WeblogA Social Code-Sharing SiteForm Processing in the Code-Sharing ApplicationFinishing the Code-Sharing ApplicationsPractical Development TechniquesWriting Reusable Django Applications

ASIN : 1430219386

Binding : Paperback

EAN : 9781430219385

Edition : 2nd Revised edition

Feature : New

ISBN : 1430219386

Label : APRESS

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Manufacturer : APRESS

Number of Pages : 251

Publication Date : 22 Jun 2009

SKU : M1430219386

Studio : APRESS