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How To Start A Django Project

Starting a new Django project involves setting up the project structure, creating the necessary files, and configuring your environment. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to start a Django project:

  • Install Django: Before starting a new project, you need to have Django installed on your system. You can install it using pip, the Python package manager. Open a terminal and run the following command:
pip install django
  • Create a virtual environment (optional but recommended): It's a good practice to create a virtual environment for each Django project to isolate its dependencies. To create a virtual environment, run the following commands:
python -m venv myvenv

This will create a new virtual environment named myvenv. To activate the virtual environment, run the appropriate command for your system:

  • On Windows:
myvenv\Scripts\activate
  • On macOS/Linux:
source myvenv/bin/activate
  • Create a new Django project: Once Django is installed, you can create a new project using the django-admin command-line tool. In the terminal, run the following command:
django-admin startproject myproject

Replace myproject with your desired project name. This command will create a new directory named myproject with the necessary files and folders for a Django project.

  • Navigate to the project directory: Move to the newly created project directory using the cd command:
cd myproject
  • Run the development server: To test if your project has been set up correctly, run the development server using the python manage.py runserver command:
python manage.py runserver

By default, the server will run on port 8000. If you want to run it on a different port, provide the port number as an argument, like python manage.py runserver 8080.

  • Open a web browser: Open your preferred web browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ (or the port you specified). You should see the Django "Welcome" page, indicating that your project is up and running.

  • Create a new Django app: In a Django project, you can create multiple apps, each serving a specific purpose. To create a new app, run the following command:

python manage.py startapp myapp

Replace myapp with your desired app name. This command will create a new directory named myapp with the necessary files and folders for a Django app.

From this point on, you can start building your Django project by creating models, views, and templates within your app(s). You can also configure settings, such as database connections and timezone, in the myproject/settings.py file.