Here at MTR we try to make a difference every day, by challenging stereotypes and finding creative ways to deal with our tasks. This month, however, I will try to make a difference in another way - by doing some teaching. A Django Crash Course (in Bulgarian) will take place on Aug 31st, in the headquarters of the initLab hackerspace in Sofia. I've been thinking about this for a while, since Django is basically unknown around here, and I finally found the time to do a little (pr|t)eaching. The plan is to cover the following topics:
1. Installing Python on Windows
2. Introduction to the Python interactive console and demonstrating basic Python constructs/syntax
3. Installing Django on Windows and playing with PYTHONPATH + startproject
4. Installing Django on Linux; playing with runserver
5. Django Tutorial Part 1
- Folder structure
- Running the development server
- Database setup
- Models/ORM
- Playing with the models from the command line
6. Django Tutorial Part 2
- Activating the Admin App
- Adding our models to the Admin
- Customizing the ModelAdmin
7. Django Tutorial Part 3
- Routing addresses with the URL dispatcher
- Writing views and rendering templates
- Using template constructs
- Named URLs and URL reversal in code/templates
- Template resolution
- Overriding Admin templates
- Dealing with static media
8. Django Tutorial Part 4
- Working with basic forms
- Showcasing ModelForms
- ModelForm security considerations
9. Making your life easy with Django Debug Toolbar
So there you have it - a Python fanboy trying to convince developers that they deserve better than PHP, during a 4-hour Django intro full of hate, love and ponies. The course is completely free, so do come by if you're in the mood for some webdev action!
