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On this page we are going to guide you through a number of steps you must undergo when using Python to make a website. We have assumed that you don’t need to learn Python basics and are already familiar with them, if not then you could easily learn Python online with any of the numerous Python tutorials available. With that out in the open, let us begin explaining to you the steps of how to build a website on Python, keep in mind that this tutorial does not delve into too much detail.
When you decide to make a website using Python, the first thing you should decide on is whether you want to make it all by scratch or use a Python framework which will save you a huge amount of time and effort. There are many different framework available, the most popular amongst them being Django, but you some across a framework which you feel suits your purposes better than Django, feel free to use it. This Python course will be focusing on Django mainly but here are some other frameworks which you can look up:
Other than this, we also recommend that you use MAC or Linux for the operation of Django and Python since the steps we need to use for Windows are entirely different.
In case you have some doubts about using a Python and Django combination, we will list out some popular websites that use this combination and are happy with it till now:
So now that we have hopefully convinced you on using the Python/Django combination for creating a website go ahead and install Django. To install Django, you will need Terminal or any other such emulator. Even so, look up tutorials on how to get Django installed and running on Terminal and then move on.
In this Python tutorial, we will learn how to make a blog site since it’s a great way to start off and include in all the basics so you don’t need to look further if you later on decide to go for something different. Now that you have installed Django and have all the necessary files, let us begin creating the website.
Know that none of the existing files you have include any way to input code for building a full-fledged website, so for that we need to use Apps. We use Apps because it keeps the entire code in your website organized you don’t have to scan line after line to make changes. Other than that, you can import the code from one App to another in case you have to use the same feature more than once. So this is a huge convenience for you.
For creating a blog website, we will need a database. It should go without saying that we will be using MYSQL since it is the most popular database program and most websites out there use it for hosting purposes.
Before moving on with the database, we need to create 2 new files called models and views. In the models file we will have to define the data structures necessary which will later require us to run a command to create all the databases necessary. The views file will be used to input code which will create the webpage.
Now you must move on to install MYSQL and then configure the database settings accordingly. If you have followed all the steps thoroughly, try running the server and make sure there is no error. If you see an error, figure out what you did wrong by retracing your steps.
Visit the default Django page with the given command and then we are ready to turn it into a website. Use your Models file to create databases and then use the views file as response to all the database requests.
Next, you need to make a template for your website which will correspond to the kind of website you will be making.
Lastly, you will have to enable the Django’s Admin System which will make it easy for you to manage your web page without delving into the code and command once again.
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