Web development with Django 6: A definitive guide to building modern Python web applications using Django 6

Create modern, secure websites easily and quickly with Django 6 through realistic case studies updated for the latest async features and modern Python support

Key Features

• Get to grips with Django 6 functionality, the MVT paradigm, and its new async-powered features
• Build and extend a book-review site using updated templates, forms, async features, and ORM tools
• Explore REST APIs, async views, third-party integrations, testing, and modern deployment options
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

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.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Django
2. Models and Migrations
3. Django Views, URL Configuration, and Templates
4. An Introduction to Django Admin
5. Serving Static Files
6. Forms
7. Advanced Form Validation and Model Forms
8. Media Serving and File Uploads
9. Sessions and Authentication
10. Advanced Django Admin and Customizations
11. Advanced Templating and Class-Based Views
12. Building a REST API
13. Generating CSV, PDF, and Other Binary Files
14. Testing Your Django Applications
15. Deploying a Django Project

Chris Guest is an Australian software developer who has worked with Python for 26 years in health, manufacturing, publishing, and logistics. He uses Django as his go-to platform for web development. He is currently researching natural language processing with ancient Anatolian languages.

Mark Walker has been building production Django systems since 2012. As technical lead of Django CMS and an active open source contributor for over a decade, he has helped shape tools used by developers worldwide. He has architected high-traffic platforms for some of the world's largest events and now builds large-scale fantasy sports games serving millions of users, with a focus on scalability, performance, and pragmatic system design.

Ben Shaw is a software engineer based in Auckland, New Zealand. He has worked as a developer for over 14 years and has been building websites with Django since 2007. In that time, his experience has helped many different types of companies, ranging in size from start-ups to large enterprises. He is also interested in machine learning, data science, automating deployments, and DevOps. When not programming, Ben enjoys outdoor sports and spending time with his partner and son.

Saurabh Badhwar is an infrastructure engineer who works on building tools and frameworks that enhance developer productivity. A major part of his work involves using Python to develop services that scale to thousands of concurrent users. He is currently employed at LinkedIn and works on infrastructure performance tools and services.

Bharath Chandra K S is a passionate software developer with over 14 years of experience in the industry, currently residing in Sydney, Australia. He specializes in Python stack development, including frameworks such as Flask and Django, and has extensive experience with both monolithic and microservice architectures. Bharath has developed various public-facing applications and data-processing backend systems. When not creating software, he enjoys cooking delicious food.