Django
The web framework for perfectionists with deadlines.
Django is a high-level Python web framework that enables rapid development of secure and maintainable websites. Built by experienced developers, it takes care of much of the hassle of web development, so you can focus on writing your app without needing to reinvent the wheel.
It's free and open source, has a thriving and active community, great documentation, and many options for support.
- Language: Python
- Architecture: Model-View-Template (MVT)
- Core Philosophy: Batteries-Included
Key Features
Why developers choose Django.
Batteries-Included
Django comes with dozens of extras you can use to handle common web development tasks. Django takes care of user authentication, content administration, site maps, RSS feeds, and many more tasks — right out of the box.
Built-in Admin Interface
One of Django's most popular features is its automatic admin interface. It reads metadata from your models to provide a powerful and production-ready interface for site administrators to manage content.
Object-Relational Mapper (ORM)
Django's ORM allows you to interact with your database, like you would with SQL. In fact, Django’s ORM is just a pythonical way to create SQL to query and manipulate your database and get results in a pythonic way.
Security
Django helps developers avoid many common security mistakes, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery and clickjacking. Its user authentication system provides a secure way to manage user accounts and passwords.
Scalability
Some of the busiest sites on the planet use Django's ability to quickly and flexibly scale to meet the heaviest traffic demands. Its component-based, "shared-nothing" architecture allows for easy scaling.
Versatility
Companies, organizations and governments have used Django to build all sorts of things — from content management systems to social networks to scientific computing platforms.
Implementation & Strategy
Costs, timelines, and strategic considerations for adopting Django.
Estimated Project Costs
The cost of a Django project can vary widely based on complexity. A simple project might cost between $5,000 and $20,000, while a mid-sized project could range from $20,000 to $100,000. Large, enterprise-level projects can exceed $100,000.
Implementation Strategy
A typical Django project starts with a clear definition of models and database schema. From there, developers build out views and templates to display the data. Django's built-in features, like the admin interface and user authentication, can significantly speed up development. For larger projects, it's common to use Django Rest Framework to build a powerful API to accompany the web application.
Comparisons
How Django stacks up against other Python frameworks.