Django 5 Mastery

Django 5 Mastery guides developers through building professional web applications using Django's latest features and best practices. The book presents hands-on examples with real-world applications, helping readers grasp complex concepts through practical implementation. Through progressive chapters, readers learn everything from basic setup to advanced topics like REST APIs, caching, and containerized deployment.

What's included:
A complete development environment setup with detailed instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, including all necessary tools and dependencies for Django 5
Practical examples building a full-featured web application from scratch, incorporating user authentication, database management, and REST API implementation
Advanced database techniques covering both SQL and NoSQL databases, with optimization strategies and real-world performance considerations
Security coverage including user authentication, permissions, OAuth implementation, and protection against common web vulnerabilities
Testing strategies featuring unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing pipelines using GitHub Actions
Production-ready deployment configurations using Docker containers, complete with monitoring, logging, and scaling solutions