Python Django Basics – How to Set up a New Project with a Proper Directory Structure

Django is a powerful web framework for building web applications quickly and efficiently. Setting up a new Django project with a proper directory structure is essential for maintaining a clean and organized codebase. In this article, we will cover the basic steps to set up a new Django project.

Step 1: Installing Django

First, make sure you have Python installed on your system. You can install Django using pip, the Python package manager, by running the following command:

pip install django

Step 2: Creating a New Django Project

To create a new Django project, run the following command in your terminal:

django-admin startproject myproject

This will create a new directory called myproject with the following directory structure:

• myproject/
  • manage.py
  • myproject/
    • __init__.py
    • settings.py
    • urls.py
    • wsgi.py

Step 3: Setting up the Directory Structure

It is best practice to organize your Django project files into separate directories for better maintainability. Here is a recommended directory structure for a Django project:

• myproject/
  • apps/
    • __init__.py
    • myapp/
      • __init__.py
      • models.py
      • views.py
      • urls.py
      • templates/
      • static/
  • config/
    • __init__.py
    • settings.py
    • urls.py
    • asgi.py
    • wsgi.py
  • static/
  • templates/

Live Demo

For a live demo of a Django project with a proper directory structure, you can check out the repository here.