Django & Flask Web Development

Build robust web applications and APIs using Django and Flask frameworks with database integration, authentication, and deployment.

Course Overview

Master Python's most powerful web frameworks in this comprehensive course. Learn to build scalable web applications using both Django and Flask, complete with databases, user authentication, and modern deployment strategies.

What You'll Learn

  • Django framework and MVC architecture
  • Flask micro-framework and blueprints
  • Database design and ORM integration
  • User authentication and authorization
  • RESTful API development
  • Testing and deployment strategies

Curriculum

Weeks 1-2: Web Development Foundations

HTTP, web architecture, Python for web development, and virtual environments

Weeks 3-5: Django Deep Dive

Models, views, templates, forms, admin interface, and user management

Weeks 6-7: Flask Development

Flask basics, routing, templates, blueprints, and extensions

Week 8: Database Integration

SQLAlchemy, Django ORM, migrations, and database optimization

Week 9: APIs & Testing

Django REST Framework, Flask-RESTful, unit testing, and integration testing

Week 10: Deployment & Production

Docker, cloud deployment, performance optimization, and monitoring

Course Details

Duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate
Students: 1,823
Rating:
4.7 (223)
Price: $279

Your Instructor

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Sofia Martinez

Senior Backend Engineer at Instagram

MS in Software Engineering from CMU, 9+ years in web development, built scalable Django applications serving millions of users at Instagram.

Prerequisites

  • Solid Python programming skills
  • Basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Understanding of databases and SQL

Hands-on Projects

E-commerce Platform

Build a complete e-commerce site with Django including user accounts, shopping cart, and payment integration.

Django

RESTful API Service

Create a robust API service with Flask including authentication, rate limiting, and documentation.

Flask API

Social Media Dashboard

Develop a social media management tool with real-time updates and analytics features.

Full Stack

Student Success Stories

"Sofia's expertise in both Django and Flask gave me the skills to build production-ready applications. I'm now a backend engineer at Pinterest!"

Kevin Patel
Backend Engineer, Pinterest

"The hands-on projects were perfect for building a strong portfolio. The e-commerce project alone helped me land my dream job at Shopify."

Mia Chen
Full Stack Developer, Shopify