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Django

Step 1: Create a Virtual Environment

python -m venv venv

What it does: Creates a virtual environment named venv . This is an isolated Python environment
where you can install project-specific dependencies without interfering with the system's Python or other
projects.

Step 2: Activate the Virtual Environment


On Windows:

source venv/Scripts/activate

On Mac/Linux:

source venv/bin/activate

What it does: Activates the virtual environment so that the Python interpreter and libraries from this
environment are used instead of the system-wide versions.

Step 3: Install Django

pip install django

What it does: Installs Django in your virtual environment. This ensures that Django is accessible within
your project.

Step 4: Create a New Django Project

django-admin startproject projectname

What it does: Creates a new Django project named prem . This generates the following structure:
projectname/
manage.py
projectname/
__init__.py
settings.py
urls.py
asgi.py
wsgi.py

manage.py : Command-line utility for managing the project.


settings.py : Configuration settings for the project.
urls.py : Routes and URL configuration.
asgi.py and wsgi.py : ASGI/WSGI application settings for deployment.

Alternatively:

django-admin startproject projectname .

What it does: Initializes the Django project in the current directory instead of creating a new folder.

Step 5: Check Base Setup

python manage.py check

What it does: Validates your project setup for any issues like configuration errors. It should return
System check identified no issues (0 silenced) .

Step 6: Run the Development Server

python manage.py runserver

What it does: Starts a development server at http://127.0.0.1:8000/ . This allows you to check the
project in a browser. Visit the URL, and you should see Django's default welcome page.

Step 7: Create Database Migrations

python manage.py makemigrations


What it does: Creates migration files based on the database models you define. These files are
instructions for updating the database schema.

Step 8: Apply Migrations

python manage.py migrate

What it does: Applies the migration files to the database, creating or updating tables. For a new project,
this sets up the default database tables Django needs (e.g., for user authentication).

Step 9: Create a Superuser

python manage.py createsuperuser

What it does: Creates an admin user to manage the site via Django's admin interface. You'll be
prompted to enter:
Username: admin (or your choice)
Email: admin@admin.com (or your choice)
Password: admin (or your choice)

Summary Workflow
1. Set up and activate a virtual environment to isolate dependencies.
2. Install Django.
3. Start a new project with django-admin startproject .
4. Check that the project is functional with check and runserver .
5. Configure and set up the database with migrations.
6. Create a superuser for admin tasks.

You can now access the admin panel at http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/ using the superuser credentials!
Create another user and check if it reflects in db.sqlite

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