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How to Ramp Up on Django

Quick Summary​

MetricValue
Average ramp-up time4 weeks
Difficulty levelIntermediate
PrerequisitesPython, SQL basics, HTTP concepts
CategoryBackend

What is Django?​

Django is a high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design with batteries included.

Key features: ORM, Admin interface, Batteries included, Security built-in

How Long Does It Take to Ramp Up on Django?​

For developers with Python and SQL basics and HTTP concepts experience, ramping up on Django typically takes 4 weeks to reach basic productivity.

Experience LevelTime to Productivity
With prerequisites4 weeks
Without prerequisites6-8 weeks

Learning Path for Django​

Week 1: Foundations​

Days 1-2: Environment setup

  • Install Django and required tools
  • Set up your development environment
  • Run the official "Hello World"

Days 3-5: Core concepts

  • Work through official tutorials
  • Understand the fundamental mental models
  • Build something small but complete

Week 2-2: Building​

  • Build a real project you care about
  • Learn common patterns and best practices
  • Start reading other people's code

Week 3-4: Production Ready​

  • Understand testing patterns
  • Learn debugging strategies
  • Explore advanced features

Common Challenges When Learning Django​

  • ORM complexity: Learn QuerySet methods and avoid N+1 queries with select_related
  • Project structure: Follow Django conventions for app organization
  • Migration management: Understand migration dependencies and squashing

Prerequisites​

Before learning Django, you should be comfortable with:

  • Python
  • SQL basics
  • HTTP concepts

How Ramp Accelerates Django Onboarding​

Ramp helps developers onboard to Django codebases faster:

# Point Ramp at a Django project
ramp init

# Ask questions about Django patterns
ramp voice
> "How is Django used in this codebase?"
> "What's the pattern for X in this project?"
> "Explain how this Django code works"

Django REST Framework | Celery | PostgreSQL | Redis

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