Overview

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Embark on a comprehensive journey through Django and Tailwind CSS, designed to empower ambitious beginners with the skills needed for modern web development. Starting with an overview of essential topics, you'll set up your development environment using Visual Studio Code and key extensions. The course progresses through defining models for authors, publishers, books, customers, and rentals, incorporating advanced features like unique IDs and QR codes. As you delve deeper, you'll master the Django Model-View-Template (MVT) architecture, learning to create dynamic views and templates, implement template inheritance, and manage data with querysets and reverse relationships. The course emphasizes code organization, ensuring a clean and efficient codebase. You'll also explore exporting data from Django administration, enhancing your ability to manage and utilize data effectively. The integration of Tailwind CSS adds a modern, responsive design to your Django applications. You'll learn to style buttons, implement light and dark modes, and create reusable components for alerts and headers. The course also covers advanced topics like AJAX integration, chart data preparation, and user authentication with OTP. By the end, you'll be proficient in deploying a fully functional web application with Django and Tailwind CSS, equipped with dashboards, dynamic views, and robust user authentication.

Syllabus

Introduction

In this module, we will introduce the core components and setup required for the 'Django with Tailwind CSS' course. You will gain a clear understanding of the course structure and set up your development environment with Visual Studio Code and necessary extensions.

Defining the Models

In this module, we will dive into the foundational elements of Django development by creating and configuring various models. You will learn to set up your project, create apps, and define database models, preparing you to build robust Django applications.

Introduction to Django MVT Architecture

In this module, we will explore Django's MVT architecture, focusing on how models, views, and templates work together. You will create your first views and templates, and leverage template inheritance for efficient web application development.

Exporting Data from the Admin

In this module, we will focus on data export functionalities within Django’s admin interface. You will learn to generate dummy data, export data in different formats, and customize the admin interface to enhance usability and functionality.

First Steps with Tailwind and Django CBV on the Book App

In this module, we will integrate Tailwind CSS into our Django project and start using class-based views (CBV). You will learn to style various components and transition your views to CBV for a cleaner and more scalable codebase.

Working on the Rentals App

In this module, we will build the rentals section of our application. You will learn to create views and templates for managing rentals, implement search functionality, and automate various database operations.

Styling the Navbar

In this module, we will focus on enhancing the navigation bar by adding dynamic avatars, dropdown menus, and interactive elements. You will learn to create a personalized and interactive user interface, improving the overall user experience.

Dashboard and Authentication (Including OTP)

In this module, we will build a comprehensive dashboard and implement secure user authentication, including OTP. You will learn to create dynamic charts, handle user login and OTP verification, and enhance security measures for your application.

Bonuses

In this module, we will explore advanced customization of Django's authentication system, focusing on switching from username to email-based authentication. You will learn to modify user models, adjust views and forms, and test the new authentication setup.