django - non-technical introduction

The Web framework for perfectionists (with deadlines). Build better Web apps more quickly and with less code.

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Who uses django?

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+ Easier to extend or adjust than typical CMS

+ Ships with Ready-To-Use modules (Template engine, RSS, Session, Cache, URL Mapper, i18n …)

+ Django comes with Content Administration module(automatized, customizable, optional)

+ Great documentation and support from community

Framework with Batteries Included

django is not a CMS

Batteries Included

• Template engine

• Automatic admin

• Elegant URLs

• User Authentication

• Caching & Sessions

• Syndication (RSS/Atom)

• Forms, Emails, Site-maps

• Best Geospacial featuresALL OPTIONAL

example: django Admin

Production ready

• FLEXIBLE: Open-Sourced, Cross-platform, Industry standards

•MATURE: Version 1.0+, Documentation

• PORTABLE: Clean code, Modular

• SPEED & SCALE: Compatible with standard infrastructure solutions

•MODERN: Clean URLs, Geo-Location API, Runs on Google AppEngine

django is based on Python

✓High-level Object-Orientated programming language

✓Encourages clean and reusable coding

✓Ready-To-Use libraries

✓The language of choice at Google

The Monty Python team

The power of community

✓Examples of Good Practices (news sites, social apps …)

✓Exchangeable modules (snippets, apps)

✓Ready-To-Use APIs (Facebook, Twitter …)

✓Education (BootCamps, DjangoCons)

✓Support & Documentation (Wiki, Live IRC, Google Groups)

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