"Learning Django 5" is intended to help Python programmers, aspiring full stack developers, and web developers build robust and scalable web applications quickly and efficiently. with a basic understanding of Python scripting. Hands-on labs and interactive tasks are used throughout the book to help you practice and apply the concepts as you learn.

Beginning with a thorough introduction to Django 5, you'll learn how to install and configure Django on a Linux server, set up virtual environments, and create your first Django project, BookTech. The book walks you through the fundamentals of Django models and ORM, teaching you how to define models, perform database migrations, and interact with the ORM to optimize data querying. You will learn about Django views, including function-based and class-based views, URL mapping, and form handling. The templates section will show you how to create and inherit templates, use template tags and filters, and pass data to templates for dynamic rendering.

Advanced topics are thoroughly covered, including user authentication, permission management, and extending the default user model. You'll also learn how to use essential features like site maps, RSS feeds, and SEO optimization to boost your app's visibility and user engagement. The book then goes over deployment and scaling, teaching you how to containerize your application with Docker, deploy to cloud platforms like AWS, and set up continuous integration and deployment pipelines in Jenkins. You will learn how to maintain and monitor your application with tools such as Amazon CloudWatch, New Relic, and Sentry, ensuring that it runs smoothly in production.

• Comprehensive Django setup with step-by-step installation and configuration of Django 5.
• Mastering models and ORM to define models and interact with databases efficiently.
• Understand and implement both function-based and class-based views seamlessly.
• Perform dynamic template rendering wherein you create, inherit, and customize templates for dynamic web content.
• Achieve robust user authentication by implementing secure user registration, login, and permission management.
• Learn SEO skills to optimize your site for search engines with site maps and SEO best practices.
• Up and running with docker and containerization to containerize your apps for consistent deployment across environments.
• Learn to deploy applications on AWS with detailed, practical walkthrough.
• Set up and configure Jenkins pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Use tools like CloudWatch and Sentry for application performance and error tracking.

1. Up and Running with Django 5
2. Django Models and ORM
3. Views and URL Routing
4. Templates and Django's Template Language
5. Forms and Validation
6. User Authentication and Authorization
7. Advanced Django Capabilities
8. Working with MongoDB
9. Site Maps, RSS Feeds, and SEO
10. Deployment and Scaling

For Python programmers, backend developers, and web developers looking to become experts in the Django framework and improve their problem-solving skills, "Django 5 Cookbook" is the simplest and easiest pocket solution book. This book presents a variety of recipes and solutions to the complex problems of developing web applications in a clear and concise manner.

Presented in a logical progression from basic ideas to more complex implementations, this book covers every angle when it comes to Django. The first step in building powerful web apps is learning how to set up Django in a virtual environment. Models, databases, user interfaces, and authentication are all thoroughly covered as the script goes along, providing a strong groundwork for creating fast and secure applications. Django REST Framework integration with popular front-end frameworks like React.js and Vue.js, as well as the development of flexible APIs, are all covered in detail with sample programs. Chapters on CI/CD, logging with Prometheus, and safeguarding Django APIs highlight the significance of best practices in software development, while containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes simplify the deployment of scalable applications.

"Django 5 Cookbook" is more than just a collection of solutions; it's a guide for those who want to become skilled Django developers and problem solvers. Not only will readers have a firm grasp of Django by the book's conclusion, but they will also have internalized the mindset necessary to build web applications that are secure, easy to maintain, and of high quality, enabling them to confidently face the challenges of their daily jobs.

Key Learnings

• Learn Django setup and settings for cross-environment development.
• Master Django's ORM to efficiently manage database operations.
• Use forms and authentication to create engaging user interfaces.
• Use Django REST Framework to create flexible, scalable APIs.
• Build dynamic web apps with integrating Django to React.js or Vue.js.
• Use Docker and Kubernetes to standardize development and production.
• Build faster with CI/CD's automated testing and deployment.
• Implement strong Prometheus logging strategies for real-time application monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Optimize Django performance by scaling easily with distributed systems.
• Enhance Django API security to avoid vulnerabilities and threats.

Table of Content

1. Up and Running with Django
2. Deep Dive into Models and Databases
3. Mastering Django's URL Dispatcher and Views
4. Templates, Static Files, and Media Management
5. Forms and User Interaction
6. Authentication and Authorization
7. Django REST Framework for APIs
8. Testing, Security, and Deployment
9. Advanced Web Application Features with Django
10. Django and Ecosystem