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DevUnlocked Django Bootcamp — Instructor

My Role#

I was the instructor for the DevUnlocked Django Bootcamp, a 2-day intensive workshop focused on backend development using Django and Django REST Framework.

We walked participants through backend theory and hands-on implementation, including:


What Was Taught#

Day 1 — Backend Fundamentals & Project Setup#

  • Core backend concepts (client-server, databases, REST APIs)
  • Intro to Django framework and its architecture
  • Setting up Python & Django environment
  • Starting a new Django project and app
  • Working with Django models, admin panel, and database migrations
  • Views, templates, and rendering dynamic content

Day 2 — Forms, Authentication, and APIs#

  • Using Django Forms and ModelForms
  • Implementing user authentication (signup/login)
  • Intro to Django REST Framework (DRF)
  • Building REST APIs: serializers, viewsets, and endpoints
  • Finalizing the project: Event Manager App

Project Built: Event Manager App#

A simple system to:

  • Create and manage events
  • Add attendees
  • Secure pages using authentication
  • Access events via REST API

Resources#

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This experience helped reinforce my skills as a technical educator, and offered participants a strong foundation in Django development with real-world use cases.

DevUnlocked Django Bootcamp — Instructor
https://chouaibdev.vercel.app/posts/django-bootcamp/
Author
Chouaib Djerdi
Published at
2024-12-17
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0