Introduction To Django

Django is a high-level, open-source Python web framework created in 2005 by Adrian Holovaty and Simon Willison. It follows the MVT (Model-View Template) architecture and is designed to help developers build secure, scalable, and maintainable web applications quickly. Django emphasizes the principle of “Don’t Repeat Yourself (DRY)”, promoting reusable code and rapid development. It comes with built-in features like authentication, database management, admin panel, and security mechanisms, making it one of the most popular frameworks for web applications, APIs, and enterprise projects.

Key Features of Django 

1. MVT Architecture – Separates business logic, presentation, and data for  cleaner development. 

2. Rapid Development – Provides built-in tools that speed up application  development. 

3. Built-in Admin Interface – Automatically generates an admin dashboard  for managing app data. 

4. ORM (Object Relational Mapper) – Interacts with databases using  Python objects instead of raw SQL. 

5. Authentication System – Includes user login, registration, and  permission handling. 

6. Scalability – Suitable for both small projects and large enterprise  applications. 

7. Security Features – Protects against SQL injection, CSRF, XSS, and  clickjacking attacks. 

8. Reusable Apps & Packages – Supports plug-and-play apps that can be  reused across projects. 

9. REST Framework Support – Django REST Framework (DRF) makes  building APIs simple and powerful. 

10. Strong Community Support – Large community with extensive  documentation and third-party packages.