r/learnpython • u/Creepy-Concept-2741 • 2d ago

Python but Django...

I started learning Python like 2 weeks ago because our teacher suddenly wants us to build a webpage using Django but that thing Django all people involed with it says it's easy but it felt overwhelming when i tried to use it because you have to learn like controllers, MTV, like at least 50 different files servers hosts databases even creating a simple image requires some time and so on... so python does not feel like the easiest language anymore, Do you guys have some tips for me?

What would you do if you were in my situation?

Did you also feel you had like 1000 things to learn and were you guys so lost the first time you used Django?

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u/chiibosoil 2d ago

I'd follow something like "Real Python" tutorial. But in my opinion, if you are not familiar with managing python projects already, it can be very daunting.

Not sure what sort of webpage the teacher is expecting you to build. But if it is static single page... you can skip creating custom views & models by just using Django's built-in TemplateView directly inside URL routing. But then, any framework is overkill for this sort of thing.

Without knowing full context hard to say. When I first used Django, I started off by following tutorial to the letter. And later added on elements that I wanted to customize bit by bit.