Django Tutorial

Build secure, database-backed web applications with Django 6.1, from project structure and routing to forms, testing, and deployment.

  • Level: Beginner to advanced
  • Format: 17 free, self-paced lessons
  • Best for: Students, career changers and developers refreshing their skills

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What You Will Learn

This learning path covers the following areas in curriculum order:

  • Django Foundations
  • Requests and Presentation
  • Data Layer
  • User Input
  • Authentication and Security
  • Quality and Operations
  • Project

Who This Course Is For

This tutorial is suitable for complete beginners as well as learners who already know some programming and want a structured reference. Start from the first lesson if the subject is new to you. Experienced learners can use the curriculum below to jump directly to a specific concept.

How to Use This Tutorial

  1. Read each lesson in curriculum order and run every example yourself.
  2. Change the examples to test your understanding instead of only copying them.
  3. Complete the exercises and review the common-mistake sections before moving on.
  4. Bookmark this course page so you can return to the complete lesson index.

Course Contents

Django Foundations

Requests and Presentation

Data Layer

User Input

Authentication and Security

Quality and Operations

Project

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Django tutorial free?

Yes. The lessons listed on this page are free to read and can be completed at your own pace.

Do I need previous experience?

No previous experience is required for the introductory lessons. Some advanced modules are easier if you first complete the fundamentals in this course.

How should I practise?

Type and run the examples, deliberately change their inputs, predict the result before execution and build a small project after completing each major section.