Private Django Classes
Django is one of the most powerful and productive web frameworks in Python. But learning it alone — especially its structure, ORM, authentication, and deployment patterns — can be overwhelming. These private classes guide you through the entire process, from project setup to a working application, with clear explanations and real practice.
Who are these classes for?
These classes are for Python developers who want to build web applications, students who have tried Django tutorials but feel lost when starting their own project, and anyone who wants to understand how real backends work in production.
What you will learn
Django Project Structure
Understand the MVT pattern, project vs app organisation, settings configuration, and how all the pieces connect.
Models, Views & Templates
Design database models, write class-based views, create dynamic templates, and handle forms and user input correctly.
Authentication & Permissions
Implement user registration, login, logout, password management, and role-based access control.
Testing & Clean Architecture
Write tests for your views, models, and forms. Organise your Django project for maintainability as it grows.
Example learning plan
This is an example of how your learning could be structured. The real plan is adapted to your level, your goals, and the time you have available. Topics may be skipped, expanded, or reordered depending on what you already know.
Django project structure and configuration
Start a Django project, understand settings, URL routing, and how the MVT pattern connects models, views and templates.
Models, migrations and the admin panel
Design your database with Django models, run migrations, and use the built-in admin interface to manage data.
URLs, views, templates and forms
Map URLs to views, render dynamic HTML with templates, and handle user input with Django forms and validation.
Authentication, permissions and user workflows
Add user registration, login, logout, password reset, and control what each user can access with permissions and groups.
Testing, debugging and code organisation
Write tests for models, views and forms. Debug common issues. Refactor your project for maintainability as it grows.
Building and preparing a complete Django application
Assemble a full application — such as a blog, a booking system or a personal dashboard — and prepare it for deployment with environment variables, static files and security checks.
Practical outcomes
By the end of your Django learning path you will be able to plan, build, and deploy a complete Django web application with user authentication, database models, form handling, and a clean project structure that scales.
How the classes work
Every class is live, one-to-one, and hands-on. We build together — you write code, I guide. When you get stuck, we debug together in real time. This is not a lecture. It is a practical session where you learn by building. Screen sharing, live coding, and immediate feedback are central to every class.
Student levels
You should be comfortable with Python basics before starting Django. If you are not there yet, the Python classes will get you ready. For Django-specific learning, we can start from your first `django-admin startproject` or jump straight into advanced topics if you already have experience.
Frequently asked questions
André Dias — Backend developer specialised in Python, Django and Django REST Framework. Private one-to-one classes available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
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