Django
The high-level Python web framework for rapid development — batteries-included ORM, admin, auth, and migrations out of the box.
BSD 3-Clause
Python
Why Django?
Python teams building full-stack web apps with complex data models
You need a built-in admin panel to manage data without custom UI
Apps requiring robust ORM, migrations, and authentication from day one
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Last 12 months
Tradeoffs & Caveats
Know before you commitPure API backends where FastAPI's async performance and type safety win
Microservices that don't need Django's full monolith feature set
Pricing
Free tier & paid plans
Open source, free to use
Free & open-source
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Get Started
Repository and installation options
View on GitHub
github.com/django/django
pip install djangoQuick Start
Copy and adapt to get going fast
# Create a project
django-admin startproject mysite && cd mysite
# models.py
from django.db import models
class Post(models.Model):
title = models.CharField(max_length=200)
body = models.TextField()
# Run migrations and start server
python manage.py migrate && python manage.py runserverCommunity Notes
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