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Updated Python Django Backend Roadmap

The document outlines a comprehensive roadmap for becoming a Python Django backend developer, emphasizing essential skills such as Python fundamentals, web development basics, SQL, and Django framework. It includes recommended resources for each topic, from tutorials to books, and suggests building projects to enhance employability. The final recap provides a structured learning order and tips for effective learning and community engagement.

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Updated Python Django Backend Roadmap

The document outlines a comprehensive roadmap for becoming a Python Django backend developer, emphasizing essential skills such as Python fundamentals, web development basics, SQL, and Django framework. It includes recommended resources for each topic, from tutorials to books, and suggests building projects to enhance employability. The final recap provides a structured learning order and tips for effective learning and community engagement.

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📝 Updated Roadmap to Become a Python Django Backend Developer

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1. Python Fundamentals (OOP Focus)

✅ Why? OOP is essential for understanding Django models and views.

Resources:

- 📺 Corey Schafer - Python OOP Tutorial (YouTube Playlist)

- 📖 Book: Automate the Boring Stuff with Python (Chapters 14-16 cover OOP)

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2. Web Development Basics (HTTP, RESTful APIs, JSON, HTML/CSS)

✅ Why? Understand how web requests, APIs, and front-end interactions work with Django.

Resources:

- 🌐 HTTP & APIs: Academind - HTTP & REST Explained

- 📄 JSON Basics: Traversy Media - JSON Crash Course

- 🎨 Basic HTML/CSS: FreeCodeCamp - Responsive Web Design Course

- 📺 SelfTaughtCourses - Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

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3. SQL & Database Design

✅ Why? Even with Django ORM, understanding raw SQL and database design improves your
backend logic.

Resources:

- SQL Basics: FreeCodeCamp - SQL Full Course


- 📊 Database Design: Tech with Tim - Database Design Basics

- 📖 Book: SQL For Dummies

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4. Django Framework (Using Your Course)

✅ Why? Core of your backend learning.

Your Course: Use the Self Taught Courses Django tutorials.

Supplement Resources:

- 🔒 Authentication & Permissions: Corey Schafer - Django Authentication

- 📦 Django REST Framework: CodeWithStein - Django REST Framework Tutorial

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5. Git & GitHub (Version Control)

✅ Why? Essential for collaborating with teams and tracking project changes.

Resources:

- 📺 FreeCodeCamp - Git & GitHub Full Course

- 📖 Book: Pro Git

- 📺 SelfTaughtCourses - Getting Started with Git and GitHub

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6. Data Structures & Algorithms

✅ Why? Necessary for technical interviews and optimizing code.

Resources:
- 🧠 Basic Data Structures: NeetCode - Data Structures for Beginners

- 📖 Book: Grokking Algorithms

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7. Testing in Django

✅ Why? Ensure your code is reliable and production-ready.

Resources:

- 🧪 Django Testing: Very Academy - Django Testing Tutorial

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8. DevOps Basics (Deployment, Docker, CI/CD)

✅ Why? Companies expect you to deploy and manage production apps.

Resources:

- 🌍 Django Deployment: Corey Schafer - Deploy Django to Heroku

- 🐳 Docker Basics: TechWorld with Nana - Docker for Beginners

- 🚀 CI/CD Pipelines: FreeCodeCamp - CI/CD with GitHub Actions

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9. Security Best Practices

✅ Why? Protect your application from vulnerabilities.

Resources:

- 🔒 Django Security: Traversy Media - Web Security Fundamentals

- 📄 Django Security Docs: Official Guide


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10. Build Projects & Portfolio

✅ Why? Real-world projects help you stand out to employers.

Recommended Projects:

- 📝 Blog application

- 🛒 E-commerce site with payment integration

- 📦 REST API for a task manager

- Real-time chat app

Resources for Ideas:

- 📺 CodeWithStein - Django Projects

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✅ Final Learning Order Recap:

1. Python OOP Essentials

2. Web Basics (HTTP, APIs, JSON, HTML/CSS)

3. SQL & Database Design

4. Django Framework (Self Taught Courses + extra resources)

5. Git & GitHub

6. Data Structures & Algorithms

7. Testing in Django

8. DevOps & Deployment

9. Security Practices
10. Build & Deploy Projects for Portfolio

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🔔 Tips:

- Learn one section at a time; don’t rush.

- Build mini projects after each major topic.

- Use GitHub to showcase your projects.

- Join coding communities for peer support.

💪 Following this roadmap alongside the "Self Taught Courses" Django tutorials will prepare
you for backend developer roles in the job market.

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