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Today I learned about static files in Django. In a Django project, the static folder is used to store files like CSS, JavaScript, and images that help with the design and functionality of the website. To use static files, we need to configure them in the settings.py file: STATIC_URL = '/static/' STATICFILES_DIRS = [ os.path.join(BASE_DIR, 'static') ] After setting this up, we can easily load CSS, JS, and images in our templates. Slowly building my understanding of Django step by step. #Django #Python #WebDevelopment #Fullstackdeveloper

Tired of manually hitting refresh in the browser every time I save an HTML/CSS/JS file. To fix this bottleneck, I built a lightweight Python script using Watchdog and Selenium. *What it does*: It monitors your local project directory and automatically triggers a Chrome refresh the millisecond it detects a file modification (Cmd+S / Ctrl+S). *Why I built it*: I prefer writing front-end code in simple text editors (like Sublime Text) rather than heavy IDEs, but I missed the built-in "Live Server" functionality. I’ve also included one-click executable launchers to bypass the terminal entirely after the first (quick) setup. Source code and instructions are available on my GitHub if you want to use it: https://lnkd.in/diMXrEmQ P.S. As I'm still new to Python and GitHub, the code is rather simple, but it successfully solved a nuisance I had. #Python #WebDevelopment #Automation #Coding #Productivity

🐍📰 How to Serve a Website With FastAPI Using HTML and Jinja2 Use FastAPI to render Jinja2 templates and serve dynamic sites with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, then add a color picker that copies hex codes #python

🚀 Currently building a To-Do App using Django! Here’s what I’ve implemented so far: ✅ Created a Task model in Django ✅ Built the frontend using HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap ✅ Displaying all tasks on the dashboard ✅ Added a Completed Tasks section Next step: 1.Implementing the Add Task feature from the input field in the nex few days. 2. Implemente“Mark as Done” to move tasks to completed tasks section Still improving the project as I continue learning Django. 🔗 GitHub: https://lnkd.in/dJypyWh3 #Django #Python #WebDevelopment #BackendDevelopment #LearningInPublic

Think coding is complicated? Think again. Here are 3 simple snippets to make your projects easier: 1️⃣ WordPress: Add a custom greeting 2️⃣ JavaScript: Toggle a menu with one click 3️⃣ Python: Read & print a file Coding doesn’t have to be a headache. What snippet do you want to try first? 👨💻✨ #coding #programming #wordpress #javascript #python #techmadeeasy #savvymatthew #TechTalk, #SavvyMatthew, #ExploreWithMatthew, #DigitalAdventures, #ModernTechLife, #CreativeJourneys, #TravelAndTech, #MotoVibes, #SmartLiving, #SavvyStories

💡 In today’s lab, I had the opportunity to build a Weather Web Application using Django and API integration. This project gave me practical insights into: Understanding the Django project structure Integrating APIs with Python to fetch real-time data Displaying live weather information on a web interface Working hands-on like this made it much clearer how backend logic connects with the frontend, and I’m excited to keep exploring and building real-world applications! 🚀 #Django #Python #API #WebDevelopment #StudentProject

I recently developed 𝗕𝗿𝗲.𝗮𝗸 – 𝗨𝗥𝗟 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 using Django. Bre.ak is a web-based application that converts long URLs into short and easy-to-share links in the format bre.ak/XXXXX. The application provides a clean dashboard interface where users can create, view, and manage shortened links efficiently. 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: •⁠ ⁠Generate short URLs instantly •⁠ ⁠Dashboard with all created links •⁠ ⁠Automatic redirection to the original URL •⁠ ⁠Website favicon displayed for each link •⁠ ⁠Simple and user-friendly interface 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸: Python, Django, HTML, CSS, SQLite, Git Through this project, I gained practical experience in backend development, database integration, and building a complete web application workflow using Django. 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: https://lnkd.in/gSDZyz4r #Python #Django #WebDevelopment #StudentProject #BackendDevelopment #GitHub #Learning

Enhancing Django Forms with ModelForm + Flash Messages Recently, I implemented Django ModelForm along with Flash Messages to build a cleaner and more interactive form experience. 🔹 ModelForm helped me: ✔️ Generate forms directly from models ✔️ Reduce boilerplate code ✔️ Speed up development 🔹 Flash Messages allowed me to: ✔️ Show instant success & error feedback ✔️ Improve user interaction ✔️ Make the UI more responsive 📌 Example flow: User submits form → Data validated → Saved → Feedback displayed instantly 💡 Key takeaway: Combining backend efficiency with user feedback makes applications feel more professional and user-friendly. #Django #Python #BackendDevelopment #WebDevelopment #FullStackDeveloper

🐍 I built a Python Memory Puzzle Game — and it actually teaches you Python while you play! The idea was simple: what if a classic card-matching game could double as a learning tool? Every time you match a pair, you unlock a real Python fun fact — from how Guido van Rossum named the language after Monty Python 🎭, to why duck typing works the way it does 🦆. 🎮 What's in the game: → 16 cards / 8 Python-themed pairs → 3 difficulty levels (Easy → Hard) → Live timer, score, and move counter → Star ratings based on efficiency → Confetti bursts on every match 🎉 → 8 Python concepts covered with fun facts 🛠️ Tech used: → Pure HTML, CSS & vanilla JavaScript → Zero dependencies — one single file → CSS 3D card-flip animations → CSS Grid for responsive layout This was a fun challenge in keeping everything inside a single .html file while still making it feel polished and interactive. No React, no npm, no build step — just open in a browser and play. Whether you're a Python beginner looking for a fun way to learn, or just someone who enjoys a good memory challenge, give it a try! 🚀 Happy to share the code: https://lnkd.in/dgHTuTz5 #Python #WebDevelopment #HTML #CSS #JavaScript #LearningByDoing #OpenSource #100DaysOfCode #PythonProgramming #BuildInPublic #SoftGrowTech

Day-114 📘 Python Full Stack Journey – Django Templates, Loops & Navigation Today was a big step forward in my Django learning journey, where I explored dynamic templates, multiple pages, and reusable layouts. 🚀 🎯 What I learned today: 🔁 Django Template Loop Used {% for %} loop to iterate over data passed from views.py Displayed list values dynamically using {{ }} Learned the importance of closing loops with {% endfor %} to avoid errors 📄 Multiple HTML Pages Created multiple pages: Home, About, Contact Connected them through views and URLs Navigated between pages using different routes (/, /ab, /co) 🧩 Template Inheritance Created a base.html (parent template) Used {% extends %} and {% block %} to reuse layout across pages Avoided repeating common UI elements like header/footer 🧭 Navbar Creation Built a simple navigation bar using HTML & CSS Linked pages (Home, About, Contact) for smooth navigation Added hover effects for better UI experience This session really helped me understand how Django makes websites dynamic, reusable, and well-structured. Seeing multiple pages connected with a common layout felt like building a real web application! 💻✨ #Django #Python #FullStackDevelopment #WebDevelopment #Backend #Frontend #CodingJourney #LearningToCode #Upskilling #TechSkills #ContinuousLearning