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What is Django?

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Django's batteries-included approach: ORM, admin, auth, forms, templates, and built-in security.

What is Django?

Django is a "batteries-included" Python web framework following the MTV pattern (Model, Template, View). It includes an ORM, admin panel, auth system, and much more out of the box.

Built-in admin interface
Powerful ORM with migrations
Security features baked in (CSRF, XSS, SQL injection)
Extensive authentication system
Huge ecosystem of packages

pip install django
django-admin startproject mysite
cd mysite
python manage.py startapp blog
python manage.py runserver

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Topic Quiz · 3 questions

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1. Django follows which pattern?

💡 Django uses MVT: Model (data), Template (presentation), View (logic).

2. What does "batteries included" mean for Django?

💡 Unlike Flask, Django includes everything you need by default.

3. Which command creates a Django project?

💡 django-admin startproject mysite creates the project directory structure.

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What is Django?

What is Django?

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