Python is one of the most used programming language in Programmers World. Python also offers frameworks like Django, Flask,etc. Today, We are going to Install Django and Create our First Python Django project.
Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming language with dynamic semantics. Its high-level built in data structures, combined with dynamic typing and dynamic binding, make it very attractive for Rapid Application Development, as well as for use as a scripting or glue language to connect existing components together.
Django is a framework, i.e. based on Python, and we can use it in the development of web pages which ultimately provides use for developing complex websites. Django is open-source, simple, and extremely fast in creating pages as the repositories are managed with great attention. Django framework makes the deployment of web applications hassle-free. It takes care of content administration, user authentication and security as it helps to avoid cross-site scripting. In addition, it also helps to meet the high demands as it is scalable. It can be called a versatile framework as we can build any type of application using it. When there’s traffic, Django is still reliable to provide its best services. Many fine websites are developed using Django framework like BitBucket, Mozilla, and Instagram etc.
1. To install Django, you first need to have Python installed. You can install Python on your machine by going to https://python.org/download/ and then download a Windows MSI installer for Python.
2. Once downloaded, run the .MSI installer.
3. After installation, you will have to open the command prompt and check the Python version by executing the command python --version.
4. Also, you might need to adjust your PATH environment variable to include paths to the additional scripts and Python executable.
5. Next, you need to install Setuptools. Setuptools is required to install Python packages on your computer. After you download the latest version of Setuptools for your Python version, follow the installation instructions given there.
6. Now, install PIP, a package manager for Python. It uses the Python Package Index to install Python packages. If you’ve installed Python 3.4, pip is included in it.
7. Next, open a command prompt and execute easy_install pip, which will install pip on your system.
8. Now, you can install Django using pip.
9. In the command prompt, run the command: 'pip install Django'. So, this will download and install Django.
1.. To verify your Django installation, execute Django-admin --version in the command prompt.
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1. To create the first project, click on the New Project button in the Quick Start area of the Welcome screen in the Python IDE.
2. Now, select the desired project type (here it is Django).
3. Specify the location and project name.
4. It would be best if we created a virtualenv for each project.
5. We need to expand the Python Interpreter:
6. New Virtualenv Environment node and select a tool used to create a new virtual environment.
7. We will choose the Virtualenv tool and specify the location and base interpreter used for the new virtual environment.
8. Next, we will expand the More Settings node and specify the Django-related settings.
9. In the Application name field, we have to specify the application name.
10. Now, click Create, and the Django project becomes ready.
Well With this Guide you can easily Install Python, Django and Create your first Django Project in your Windows.