Why Learn Django?

You may know that Django is a popular, free, and open-source Python framework used to rapidly create websites and web applications. This powerful framework streamlines the web development process by reusing components, eliminating repetitive tasks, and is used by Full Stack Web Developers, Back End Web Developers, Python Developers, and more.

Have you explored the many different things that Django can do? Django’s versatility means you can build many different types of websites, from social networks to content management systems. Django works with nearly any client-side framework. It can deliver content in HTML, JSON, XML, RSS feeds, and more. Its scalability allows web development teams to build, launch, and manage multiple secure websites and web applications rapidly and efficiently. 

Here, you’ll learn more about the careers that benefit from Django and how it can enhance your professional life. Regardless of your overall goals, learning Django is a valuable and impressive skill to add to your resume. 

What is Django?

Django is a popular, open-source Python web framework used to rapidly, efficiently, and securely develop websites and web applications. Django began in 2003 as a way for developers Adrian Holovaty and Simon Willison to quickly build Lawrence Journal-World’s multiple news sites, constantly churning out new content for various communities. Since the public first gained access to Django in 2005, developers worldwide have made use of this free framework and contributed to its advancement. Today, Django improvements are managed by the nonprofit Django Software Foundation.

Django streamlines the web development process by emphasizing reusable components. These components eliminate the need for developers to manually enter the same code repeatedly. The time Django saves developers empowers web development teams to increase scalability, meet deadlines, and build multiple websites and web applications in quick succession.

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What Can You Do with Django?

Wondering what you can do with Django? Django has numerous use cases for web development, data science, and more. Django can build all sorts of websites, including a Content Management System (CMS), news site, social media platform, and more. 

Python objects called models allow Django web applications to query and manage data. Django’s simple query API allows the associated database to be searched, enabling complex statements. 

Django’s template systems allow developers to define an output document’s structure. It delivers content in nearly any format, including RSS feeds, HTML, XML, and JSON. Django supports its native templating system, the Jinja2 Python library out of the box, and can also be modified to support other systems. 

Other things you can do with Django include: 

• Collecting user data with HTML forms
• Manage a user permission and authentication system
• Create an administration site
• Serialize data

Common Professional Uses for Django

Django is a Python web framework that professionals in various roles use to build websites, automate tasks, interact with APIs, and deploy projects using Git. Different jobs require very different use cases for Django. For example, a Data Scientist would primarily use Django to sort and analyze data. On the other hand, a Web Developer might use Django to automate an RSS feed, as Spotify does. Careers that use Django include: 

• Django Developers 
• Full Stack Web Developers
• Python Developers
• Back End Python Developers
• Back End Web Developers
• Software Engineers
• Web Programmers
• Infrastructure Developers
• Data Scientists

Django was first developed in 2003 to manage the constant stream of new content published to the Lawrence World-Journal’s family of news sites. A web framework that began in the publishing industry now powers eCommerce sites, healthcare applications, social media platforms, content management systems, document management systems, and more. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that demand for positions such as Web Developers and Software Engineers will increase by 23 to 25% from 2021 through 2031, making Django a valuable skill for those in the technology sector.

Start a New Career

While you may not be able to start a new career with Django skills alone, learning Django as part of a more comprehensive programming curriculum can help you start a new career as a Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, Python Developer, or Data Scientist. 

How exactly does Django fit in with the daily responsibilities of these professions? Using Django saves Developers through the use of reusable components. This allows web development teams to build multiple websites and web applications at a faster pace. This increased output enables businesses to grow and take on more projects, so Developers with Django knowledge bring significant value to companies. Development job titles involving Django include Python Developers, Back End Web Developers, Full Stack Developers, Django Developers, and Infrastructure Developers. 

Django is one of many Pythonic web frameworks, so classes that teach Python fundamentals offer the chance to learn Django and other complementary skills that make you more competitive in the job market. Noble Desktop’s Python Developer Certificate program covers the fundamentals of Python coding and includes engaging projects that give you firsthand experience using Django and other Pythonic elements. 

The Software Engineering Certificate program from Noble Desktop offers an even more extensive curriculum. The program begins with teaching front end development, including HTML, CSS, Grid, Flexbox, and Bootstrap. Students also learn JavaScript fundamentals in this section, laying the groundwork for the JavaScript development section in which students learn to use React, Node.JS, MongoDB, and Express.js. The final section of the program teaches Python development with an emphasis on Django. After learning Python programming fundamentals, students learn about URL dispatchers, querying models, and automating tasks using the Django framework. After gaining hands-on experience with Django fundamentals through lessons and projects, students will learn Django REST, a framework that allows Developers to work with images, API endpoints, and authentication.

Every Noble Desktop certificate program includes one-on-one mentorship and job preparation. Students prepare professional portfolios through hands-on projects to demonstrate their skills and abilities to employers. Certificate programs offer free retakes, setup assistance, and flexible payment options. 

Django skills also benefit those seeking data science or data analytics positions. Using a Django framework for a website or web application allows Data Scientists to sort and analyze data in Python. Those interested in learning the data science side of Python can enroll in Noble Desktop’s Python for Data Science & Machine Learning Bootcamp. This bootcamp covers how to use Python programming fundamentals and how to use Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib. Students also learn how to use machine learning to create predictive models. They will also get hands-on experience creating dynamic dashboards and other data visualizations.

For an even deeper dive into data science and analytics, consider Noble’s Data Science Certificate program. This program prepares students for careers as Data Scientists and Data Analysts. Students learn Python programming fundamentals, how to create machine learning models from their data, analyze data to recommend improvements, and build dynamic dashboards and visualizations. 

Enhance Existing Python Coding Skills

Developers with existing knowledge of Python can enhance their skills by learning Django. Adding Django to your professional toolkit can help your resume stand out. Django also remains one of Python’s most popular and frequently used web frameworks, so understanding Django thoroughly benefits one’s overall knowledge of Python.

Coders with a firm grasp of the fundamentals of Python programming can enroll in Noble Desktop’s Python Web Development with Django course. This class will review Django fundamentals for back end web development, such as using URL dispatchers, querying models, and automating tasks. The class will then cover the use of the Django REST framework. Students will learn how to use Django REST for working with images and for authentication. They will also use Django REST to create API endpoints.

Save Time and Automate Tasks

Django was created to save time and automate tasks so developers and development teams can work more rapidly. Scalability is at the core of the Django framework, so mastering the skill means eliminating tedious and time-consuming. Increased efficiency benefits individual developers, their teams, and by extension, the entire business. 

Because entire teams can benefit from using Django, some businesses may wish to conduct onsite or remote corporate training. This allows teams to learn together at the office or remotely through teleconferencing. Noble Desktop offers onsite and remote corporate training for businesses of all sizes. The curriculum of each training can be tailored to your team’s needs so that they get the most out of every minute. Employees can also learn specific Django skills depending on their existing knowledge. Noble offers bulk vouchers that allow employees to take any open-enrollment Noble Desktop class at a discounted rate.

How to Start Learning Django

Live classes include in-person and live online courses. Both class types are led by an expert instructor in real time. In-person Django classes benefit students by providing the equipment needed for the coursework and an opportunity to network with local professionals. Live online Django classes offer similar real-time feedback from an instructor but have the added advantage of letting students learn from any remote location. Remote access also allows students more choices regarding class subjects and schedules.

Some online Django courses use an on-demand model, also known as an asynchronous schedule. With this model, students self-pace through the course. This offers maximum flexibility as to how quickly students advance, when students complete assignments, and offers the opportunity to review material at any point. Disadvantages of the on-demand learning model include a lack of access to an instructor and a potentially outdated curriculum. Some courses offer office hours or email support for students to reach out to instructors, but this method of receiving feedback is slow and unreliable. This can make completing assignments and advancing through subjects difficult and frustrating.

Free resources such as learning hubs and video demonstrations provide an excellent way to learn more about a topic before committing to a paid course. Noble Desktop’s free Introduction to Python Fundamentals seminar and on-demand videos about Python coding provide an excellent introduction to the topic. For a deeper dive, Noble’s Django Learning Hub and Python Learning Hub feature articles, tutorials, and resources to help you explore Python and Django training options. You can also use Noble’s Classes Near Me tool to find in-person and virtual Django classes. 

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Learn Django with Hands-on Training at Noble Desktop

Learning Django not only requires learning the principles and applications of this framework but applying those concepts to real-world, hands-on projects. In-person and live online Django classes provide the opportunity to put theory into practice. Courses led by an instructor also grant you direct access to an expert that can help you overcome obstacles, answer your questions, and provide mentorship as you develop your Django skills.

You can learn Django with Noble Desktop’s hands-on training options like the Software Engineering Bootcamp, Python Developer Certificate, the Python Django Development course, and other Python classes and bootcamps. 

The Software Engineering and Python Developer certificate programs teach Django as part of a broader curriculum. The Software Engineering Certificate prepares students to become Full Stack Developers or Software Engineers with sections dedicated to front end development, JavaScript development, and Python development with Django. The Python Developer Certificate teaches beginners to use Django, Django REST, Git, SQL, and more. 

Students already familiar with Python but wishing for a deeper dive into Django can enroll in the Python Django Development course. This class covers the fundamentals of Django and how to use Django REST, which is used to build web APIs.

Noble’s small class sizes ensure you receive personal feedback from your instructor. Courses include free retakes and offer flexible payment plans so you can finance your new career without paying the full tuition upfront. Certificate courses also include one-on-one mentorship and the creation of professional portfolios to help you find a job in your new field.

Key Insights

• Django is a free, open-source Python web framework.
• Learning Django allows Developers and others to automate tasks, build secure websites and web applications more rapidly, increase scalability, and work more efficiently.
• Django skills benefit Python Developers, Back End Web Developers, Full Stack Developers, Data Scientists, Infrastructure Developers, Software Engineers, and more.
• Learning Django can benefit those with existing knowledge of programming. 
• Those new to programming can learn Django as part of broader Python training to add a valuable tool to their professional toolkit. 
• Learning Django through an instructor-led course can help you gain hands-on experience and compile a professional portfolio to showcase your knowledge and expertise to employers.
• Single classes and bootcamps can teach Django skills to those with prerequisite knowledge. 
• Certificate programs teach Django as part of a broader curriculum. These programs may include one-on-one mentorship and other forms of job assistance, increasing your odds of landing a job in your desired field.
• You can receive comprehensive Django training through an in-person or live online course with Noble Desktop.