How to Set Up a Django Learning Management System
If you are looking to create a learning management system (LMS) using Django, then you are in the right place. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up a Django LMS and provide you with the source code to get you started.
What is Django?
Django is a high-level web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. It is written in Python and provides a set of tools and features that make it easy to build web applications. With a strong community and extensive documentation, Django is a popular choice for developing web applications, including learning management systems.
Setting Up a Django Learning Management System
Before we begin, make sure you have Python and Django installed on your computer. Once you have Django installed, you can start by creating a new Django project for your learning management system. Then, you can set up your models, views, and templates to build the functionality of your LMS.
Source Code
Below is an example of how you can set up a basic Django learning management system. This source code includes the model for a course, a view to display the course, and a template to render the course details.
from django.db import models
class Course(models.Model):
title = models.CharField(max_length=100)
description = models.TextField()
def __str__(self):
return self.title
from django.shortcuts import render
from .models import Course
def course_detail(request, course_id):
course = Course.objects.get(pk=course_id)
return render(request, 'course_detail.html', {'course': course})
<h1>{{ course.title }}</h1>
<p>{{ course.description }}</p>
Conclusion
Setting up a Django learning management system is a great way to create a platform for delivering online courses and educational content. With the right tools and resources, you can build a powerful LMS using Django. We hope this article has provided you with a solid foundation to start building your Django LMS.
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Thanks for your work. I'm wondering is that still working? I couldn't find the related views when I go /dashboard/ url. I don't know how to create those graphs
after i write : python manage.py runserver
this errror is coming:
File "C:UsersAdministratordjango-lmsmanage.py", line 5, in <module>
import environ
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'environ'
Plese posper a solution
i tried to follow the setup process but then I am having this error
File "C:UsersLast LevelDesktoplastlevelLMSvenvdjango-lms-mainmanage.py", line 5, in <module>
import environ
File "C:UsersLast LevelDesktoplastlevelLMSvenvLibsite-packagesenviron.py", line 114
raise ValueError, "No frame marked with %s." % fname
^
SyntaxError: invalid syntax
Hi am getting the above error on running the server; Traceback (most recent call last):
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsvenvlibsite-packagesenvironenviron.py", line 403, in get_value
value = self.ENVIRON[var_name]
File "C:Program FilesWindowsAppsPythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.10_3.10.3056.0_x64__qbz5n2kfra8p0libos.py", line 680, in _getitem_
raise KeyError(key) from None
KeyError: 'USER_EMAIL'
The above exception was the direct cause of the following exception:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsmanage.py", line 23, in <module>
main()
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsmanage.py", line 17, in main
execute_from_command_line(sys.argv)
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsvenvlibsite-packagesdjangocoremanagement__init__.py", line 446, in execute_from_command_line
utility.execute()
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsvenvlibsite-packagesdjangocoremanagement__init__.py", line 440, in execute
self.fetch_command(subcommand).run_from_argv(self.argv)
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsvenvlibsite-packagesdjangocoremanagementbase.py", line 414, in run_from_argv
self.execute(*args, **cmd_options)
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsvenvlibsite-packagesdjangocoremanagementcommandsrunserver.py", line 74, in execute
super().execute(*args, **options)
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsvenvlibsite-packagesdjangocoremanagementbase.py", line 460, in execute
output = self.handle(*args, **options)
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsvenvlibsite-packagesdjangocoremanagementcommandsrunserver.py", line 81, in handle
if not settings.DEBUG and not settings.ALLOWED_HOSTS:
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsvenvlibsite-packagesdjangoconf_init__.py", line 87, in __getattr_
self._setup(name)
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsvenvlibsite-packagesdjangoconf__init__.py", line 74, in _setup
self._wrapped = Settings(settings_module)
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsvenvlibsite-packagesdjangoconf_init__.py", line 183, in __init_
mod = importlib.import_module(self.SETTINGS_MODULE)
File "C:Program FilesWindowsAppsPythonSoftwareFoundation.Python.3.10_3.10.3056.0_x64__qbz5n2kfra8p0libimportlib__init__.py", line 126, in import_module
return _bootstrap._gcd_import(name[level:], package, level)
File "<frozen importlib._bootstrap>", line 1050, in _gcd_import
File "<frozen importlib._bootstrap>", line 1027, in _find_and_load
File "<frozen importlib._bootstrap>", line 1006, in _find_and_load_unlocked
File "<frozen importlib._bootstrap>", line 688, in _load_unlocked
File "<frozen importlib._bootstrap_external>", line 883, in exec_module
File "<frozen importlib._bootstrap>", line 241, in _call_with_frames_removed
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsSMSsettings.py", line 190, in <module> EMAIL_HOST_USER = env("USER_EMAIL")
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsvenvlibsite-packagesenvironenviron.py", line 197, in _call_
return self.get_value(
File "C:UsersHPdjango-lmsvenvlibsite-packagesenvironenviron.py", line 407, in get_value
raise ImproperlyConfigured(error_msg) from exc
django.core.exceptions.ImproperlyConfigured: Set the USER_EMAIL environment variable
I am getting this error:- (venv) PS F:ProjectsResourcesdjango-lms> pip install -r requirements.txt
Collecting pytz==2022.7 (from -r requirementsbase.txt (line 1))
Using cached pytz-2022.7-py2.py3-none-any.whl (499 kB)
Collecting python-slugify==7.0.0 (from -r requirementsbase.txt (line 2))
Using cached python_slugify-7.0.0-py2.py3-none-any.whl (9.4 kB)
Collecting Pillow==9.3.0 (from -r requirementsbase.txt (line 3))
Using cached Pillow-9.3.0.tar.gz (50.4 MB)
Installing build dependencies … done
Getting requirements to build wheel … done
Preparing metadata (pyproject.toml) … done
Collecting rcssmin==1.1.0 (from -r requirementsbase.txt (line 4))
Using cached rcssmin-1.1.0.tar.gz (580 kB)
Installing build dependencies … done
Getting requirements to build wheel … done
Preparing metadata (pyproject.toml) … done
Collecting argon2-cffi==21.3.0 (from -r requirementsbase.txt (line 5))
Using cached argon2_cffi-21.3.0-py3-none-any.whl (14 kB)
Collecting whitenoise==6.2.0 (from -r requirementsbase.txt (line 6))
Using cached whitenoise-6.2.0-py3-none-any.whl (19 kB)
Collecting redis==4.4.0 (from -r requirementsbase.txt (line 7))
Using cached redis-4.4.0-py3-none-any.whl (236 kB)
ERROR: Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement hiredis==2.1.0 (from versions: 0.0.1, 0.0.3, 0.0.4, 0.1.0, 0.1.1, 0.1.2, 0.1.3, 0.1.4, 0.1.5, 0.1.6, 0.2.0, 0.3.0, 0.3.1, 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.1.0, 2.0.0.dev0, 2.0.0, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3)
ERROR: No matching distribution found for hiredis==2.1.0
(venv) PS F:ProjectsResourcesdjango-lms>
Hello dear, the styling is not working for me please why?
yes but you added EMAIL_HOST_USER , EMAIL_HOST_PASSWORD and strip in it , but somebody dont want it . what can i do for that ?
can i get you on teamview?
How can i solve this ?
Invalid line: DB_NAME=django_sms_data
Invalid line: DB_USERS=postgres
Invalid line: DB_PASSWORD=testing321
Invalid line: DB_HOST=localhost
Invalid line: DB_PORT=
how can i solve this ?
raise ImproperlyConfigured(error_msg) from exc
django.core.exceptions.ImproperlyConfigured: Set the DEBUG environment variable
why does it not work on command prompt?
EMAIL_HOST_USER = env('USER_EMAIL')
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
what should be added here?
When i run pip install -r requirements.txt command I'm getting many errors
Hi Adil, good work, a suggestion to improve it – you can add payment related functions for each course before they enroll.
@adilmohak Can you please guide , how to create database in postgresql and connect it with the project?
How to create database in postgresql can you explain?
Can we run in windows ?