Mastering Full-Stack Development: Building Web Applications with Python, Flask, Django, Databases and Consume API Data

[b]What you'll learn[/b]

Understand Web Development Basics

Set Up Development Environments

Implement API Integration: Learn to consume data from APIs in a Flask application and manage API calls.

Utilize Firebase for Authentication: Integrate Firebase for user authentication in a Flask application

Apply Git for Version Control

Deploy a Flask App to the Cloud

Develop functionality for image uploads and handling using the Pillow library in Django.

: Configure and use PostgreSQL with Django, including database setup, user management, and migrations.

Design and implement Django models for handling data and interacting with the database.

Design and Use Django Forms: Create and manage forms in Django for user input and data handling.

Build Dynamic Views in Django: Develop complex views and URL routing to handle various user interactions and requests.

Integrate Bootstrap with Django: Utilize Bootstrap to enhance the front-end of Django applications with responsive design elements.

Design and implement dynamic templates in Django for rendering HTML with context data.

Implement User Authentication and Authorization

Securely manage sensitive information and configuration settings using environment variables.

Handle Session Management: Implement and manage session cookies to maintain user state and session data.

Apply Firebase for App Functionality: Integrate Firebase features such as authentication and real-time databases into web applications.

Learn about different cloud deployment options and configure environments for running Flask and Django applications.

Gain a solid understanding of HTTP methods and their role in web communication and API interactions.

Design and create intuitive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript integrated with Flask and Django.

[b]Requirements[/b]

Basic Computer Literacy: Comfortable using a computer and navigating operating systems (Windows or macOS).

Fundamental Understanding of Python Programming

Familiarity with Web Browsers: Understanding how to use web browsers to access and interact with websites and web applications.

Familiarity with HTML and CSS is helpful but not mandatory. The course will cover essential HTML/CSS concepts as needed.

Ability to approach problems logically and seek out solutions, which will be useful when debugging code or understanding new concepts.

[b]Description[/b]

Welcome to this course which is meticulously crafted course designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel in modern web development. This course takes you on an extensive journey through both fundamental and advanced web development concepts using Python, offering a deep dive into two of the most popular web frameworks: Flask and Django. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced programmer looking to expand your skill set, this course is structured to provide valuable insights and hands-on experience.What You'll Learn1. Foundations of Web DevelopmentThe course begins with an overview of web development, laying a solid foundation by introducing key concepts such as client-server architecture, front-end versus back-end development, and the role of databases. You will gain a clear understanding of how web technologies interact to create dynamic and functional web applications. We will explore HTTP and HTTP methods, and how Python fits into the web development ecosystem, providing a context for the frameworks you'll work with later in the course.2. Setting Up Your Development EnvironmentOne of the first steps to becoming a successful web developer is setting up your development environment. We'll guide you through the installation and configuration of Python on both Windows and macOS. You'll learn about virtual environments and how to create and activate them to manage dependencies effectively. We also cover installing Visual Studio Code, a powerful and widely used code editor that will be your primary tool throughout the course.3. Building with FlaskThe course provides a hands-on approach to learning Flask, a lightweight web framework that is perfect for beginners and small projects. You will start by understanding what APIs are and how to create a simple Flask application that interacts with APIs. You'll explore Flask's core features, such as creating routes, handling session cookies, and integrating Firebase for user authentication. By the end of this section, you will have built a Flask app capable of handling user registration, login, and password resets, and learned how to deploy it using Git and GitHub.4. Deploying Your Flask AppDeploying web applications is a critical skill for any web developer. In this course, you will learn about various deployment options and prepare your Flask application for cloud hosting. We'll cover the deployment process on PythonAnywhere, including setting up a new web app, configuring WSGI files, and running your app in a cloud environment. You will also gain experience with Git for version control, allowing you to manage and track changes to your code effectively.5. Diving into DjangoDjango is a robust web framework that is well-suited for larger applications and projects. In this section, you will create a Django project from scratch, learning to set up a development environment and create Django apps. You'll delve into Django's powerful features, such as creating and managing models, views, and templates. We'll cover image uploads using the Pillow library, database integration with PostgreSQL, and utilizing Bootstrap to enhance your app's design.6. Building a Law Firm Management SystemAs a practical application of your Django skills, you will build a Law Firm Management System. This comprehensive project involves setting up Django, creating models, forms, and views, and integrating Bootstrap for a professional look. You will manage static files and templates, ensuring

Overview

Section 1: Overview of Web Development

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Understanding Client-Server Architecture

Lecture 3 Front-End vs. Back-End Development

Lecture 4 Overview of Python in Web Development

Lecture 5 Overview of Flask

Lecture 6 Overview of Django

Lecture 7 Overview of Databases

Lecture 8 Http and Http Methods

Section 2: Setting Up Your Development Environment

Lecture 9 Python Installation on Windows

Lecture 10 What are virtual environments

Lecture 11 Creating and activating a virtual environment on Windows

Lecture 12 Python Installation on macOS

Lecture 13 Creating and activating a virtual environment on macOS

Lecture 14 Installing Visual Studio Code

Section 3: Build a flask app to consume data from an API

Lecture 15 What is an API

Lecture 16 What is an API Client

Lecture 17 Installing Flask

Lecture 18 Creating a minimal flask app

Lecture 19 How to run a flask app

Lecture 20 Session Cookies

Lecture 21 Making an API Call

Lecture 22 Adding a secret key to flask app

Lecture 23 Environment Variables

Lecture 24 Creating the logic part 1

Lecture 25 Creating the logic part 2

Lecture 26 Creating the logic part 3

Lecture 27 Creating templates

Lecture 28 Testing the app

Lecture 29 What is Firebase

Lecture 30 Setting up firebase for authentication

Lecture 31 Firebase Integration

Lecture 32 Form integration

Lecture 33 Implementing the registration form logic

Lecture 34 Implementing the login form logic

Lecture 35 Implementing the logout logic

Lecture 36 Implementing password reset logic

Lecture 37 Creating a home route

Lecture 38 Creating an authentication function

Lecture 39 Creating a base template

Lecture 40 Refactoring existing templates

Lecture 41 Creating the home template

Lecture 42 Creating the registration template

Lecture 43 Creating the login template

Lecture 44 Creating a Password reset template

Lecture 45 Protecting Routes

Lecture 46 Firebase configuration checks

Lecture 47 Testing app authentication process

Lecture 48 Using Git for version control

Lecture 49 Git installation

Lecture 50 Git configuration

Lecture 51 Git Terminology

Lecture 52 Initialize app with git repository

Lecture 53 Creating a gitignore file

Lecture 54 Adding files to local repository

Lecture 55 What is Github

Lecture 56 Create a Github account

Lecture 57 Creating a personal access token for Github

Lecture 58 Backing up local repository to Github

Lecture 59 Exploring deployment and hosting options

Lecture 60 Preparing app for cloud deployment

Lecture 61 Create a new account on pythonanywhere

Lecture 62 Creating a new web app in Pythonanywhere

Lecture 63 Uploading project files to Pythonanywhere

Lecture 64 Creating and activating a virtual environment on Pythonanywhere

Lecture 65 What is a WSGI File

Lecture 66 Configuring WSGI File

Lecture 67 Running your app in a cloud hosting environment

Lecture 68 Project Code project code

Section 4: Build an Image Upload Web App with Python and Django

Lecture 69 What we will create

Lecture 70 Create a virtual environment

Lecture 71 Install Django

Lecture 72 Create a superuser account

Lecture 73 Create a django project

Lecture 74 Start Django development server

Lecture 75 Creating a Django app

Lecture 76 Installing Pillow

Lecture 77 Creating a Model

Lecture 78 Interacting with Models from admin page

Lecture 79 Defining URL Routes

Lecture 80 Creating Views

Lecture 81 Django Templates

Lecture 82 Populating Templates

Lecture 83 Running Your App

Lecture 84 source code

Section 5: Build a Law Firm Management System App

Lecture 85 Create and activate a new virtual environment

Lecture 86 Installing Django in virtual environment

Lecture 87 Creating a django project

Lecture 88 Open Project in Code Editor

Lecture 89 Installing Postgresql on Windows Computer

Lecture 90 Installing PostgreSQL Database Adaptor

Lecture 91 Creating a new database

Lecture 92 Creating a new database account user

Lecture 93 Django Database Configuration

Lecture 94 Starting Django Dev Server

Lecture 95 Applying initial migrations

Lecture 96 Creating a django superuser account

Lecture 97 Django App Vs Django Projects

Lecture 98 Creating a Django App

Lecture 99 Creating Django Models

Lecture 100 Creating forms for Models

Lecture 101 Creating views: Part 1

Lecture 102 Creating views: Part 2

Lecture 103 Creating views: Part 3

Lecture 104 Django URLS

Lecture 105 Creating URLS

Lecture 106 Django Static Files

Lecture 107 What is Bootstrap

Lecture 108 How to add Bootstrap to Django Project

Lecture 109 What are Templates

Lecture 110 Creating Django Template Files

Lecture 111 Populating the base template: part 1

Lecture 112 Populating the base template: part 2

Lecture 113 Populating the base template: part 3

Lecture 114 Populating the home template

Lecture 115 Installing Django Widget Tweaks

Lecture 116 Populating the case form template

Lecture 117 Populating the case list template

Lecture 118 Populating the case confirm delete template

Lecture 119 Populating the clients templates

Lecture 120 Populating the lawyers templates

Lecture 121 Testing the app

Lecture 122 Interacting with the app from django admin site

Lecture 123 Project Code

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