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In this course, you'll explore the basic structure of a web application, and how a web browser interacts with a web server. You'll be introduced to the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) request/response cycle, including GET/POST/Redirect. You'll also gain an introductory understanding of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), as well as the overall structure of a Django application. We will explore the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern for web applications and how it relates to Django. You will learn how to deploy a Django application using a service like PythonAnywhere so that it is available over the Internet.
What you will learn
- Explain the basics of HTTP and how the request-response cycle works
- Install and deploy a simple DJango application
- Build simple web pages in HTML and style them using CSS
- Explain the basic operations in SQL
Skills you learn
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Explore the foundational elements of web applications with "Web Application Technologies and Django" by edX. This course delves into HTTP, HTML, and the structure of Django applications, perfect for those new to IT & Computer Science. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions, it's tailored for beginners aiming to understand web server interactions and application frameworks.

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