Welcome to Django Learning – Part 2: Django Setup

In our previous article, we introduced you to Django and discussed its features. Now, it’s time to get started with setting up Django on your system. Follow these steps to begin your Django journey:

Step 1: Install Python

Django is a Python-based web framework, so you need to have Python installed on your system. You can download Python from the official website and follow the installation instructions.

Step 2: Install Django

Once Python is installed, you can use the pip package installer to install Django. Open your terminal and run the following command:

$ pip install django

Step 3: Create a Django Project

After installing Django, you can create a new Django project by running the following command in the terminal:

$ django-admin startproject myproject

This will create a new directory with the project structure for your Django application.

Step 4: Run the Development Server

To run the development server and see your Django project in action, navigate to the project directory and run the following command:

$ python manage.py runserver

Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8000 to see your Django project running.

Step 5: Start Developing!

Now that you have Django set up on your system, you can start developing your web applications using the Django framework. Explore the Django documentation and tutorials to learn more about building web applications with Django.

Congratulations! You have successfully set up Django on your system and are ready to start building amazing web applications. Stay tuned for more Django tutorials and tips!