Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

An intermediate-level course by IBM

Course Description

"Django Application Development with SQL and Databases" is an intermediate-level course offered by IBM that provides a comprehensive introduction to full-stack web development using Django, SQL, and cloud databases. This course is designed to equip learners with essential skills in application development, focusing on data access, processing, and presentation.

What You'll Learn

  • Describe databases and data modeling techniques
  • Compose SQL queries for various database operations
  • Understand and implement Object-Relational Mapping (ORM)
  • Integrate Bootstrap into Django templates for interactive web pages
  • Develop database-powered applications using Django
  • Create and deploy Django applications on the cloud

Pre-requisites

  • Knowledge of GitHub
  • Familiarity with HTML & CSS
  • Python programming skills

Course Content

  • Introduction to databases and SQL
  • Cloud database fundamentals
  • Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Django web framework basics
  • Django models, views, and templates
  • Bootstrap integration for front-end development
  • Full-stack Django web application development and deployment

Who This Course is For

  • Aspiring full-stack developers
  • Web developers looking to expand their skillset
  • Computer science students interested in web application development
  • Professionals seeking to enhance their database and web development skills

Real-World Applications

  • Developing robust web applications for businesses
  • Creating data-driven websites and platforms
  • Managing and querying large datasets efficiently
  • Building scalable and responsive user interfaces
  • Deploying and maintaining web applications on cloud platforms
  • Collaborating on full-stack development projects in professional settings

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Databases

  • Database concepts and management systems
  • Relational databases and data modeling
  • SQL queries (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
  • Hands-on labs for practical experience

Module 2: ORM: Bridging the Gap between the Real World and Relational Model

  • Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) concepts
  • Django models and CRUD operations
  • Handling related objects and complex queries
  • Hands-on labs for ORM implementation

Module 3: Full-stack Django Development

  • Django Model-View-Template (MVT) pattern
  • Creating Django apps and admin site
  • Implementing views and templates
  • Hands-on labs for app development

Module 4: Consolidate and Deploy Your Django App

  • Class-based and generic views
  • Django authentication system
  • Bootstrap integration
  • Static file management
  • Deploying Django apps on IBM Cloud
  • Hands-on labs for advanced features and deployment

Final Exam and Project: Enhance Online Course App with New Features

Certification

This course offers a skill badge upon successful completion, providing a verifiable credential to showcase your newly acquired knowledge and skills in Django application development with SQL and databases.