Web Development with Django 6: A definitive guide to building modern Python web applications using Django 6, Third Edition

Chris Guest, Mark Walker, Ben Shaw, Saurabh Badhwar, Bharath Chandra K S

Tired of spending hours on boilerplate code when you should be building features? Django 6 transforms your workflow with major improvements to the Python web ecosystem—from expanded async support to improved form rendering, stronger security, and modern template and ORM capabilities. This book shows you how to take full advantage of these upgrades to build reliable, secure, and high-performance web applications in a structured, hands-on way.
You’ll discover Django 6’s power by building an end-to-end case study of developing a website called Bookr, a repository for book reviews that mirrors real development workflows. Through guided practical exercises, you’ll learn how to serve static files, implement forms using Django 6’s improved rendering system, handle async views and ORM operations, and manage sessions to create a seamless user experience. You’ll also tackle essential tasks such as authentication, security best practices, and integrating modern front-end tools.
By the end of this Django book, you’ll be ready to build and deploy your own scalable, modern Python web applications using Django 6.
What you will learn
-Start a new Django 6 project and define models using the improved ORM
-Work with function and class-based views using templates to control application behavior
-Implement authentication, permissions, and modern session handling techniques
-Create practical forms using Django 6’s updated rendering API
-Build RESTful APIs and the JavaScript features that integrate with them
-Connect to PostgreSQL and run async-ready queries where supported
Who this book is for
This book is for programmers who want to enhance their web development skills with Django 6. You’ll get the most out of it if you already know Python programming and are familiar with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. This book is especially useful for anyone looking to understand Django’s new async capabilities, modern security features, and production-ready web development patterns.