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Django is a framework built with Python to help you implement web applications.
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Django can be used as-is to develop full stack web apps which include your frontend and backend. This however isn't the focus of this guide.
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During the installation, make sure to check **Add Python 3.x to PATH**
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To check if you have a working install, open a command line (CMD) and type in `python --version`
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If this does not work, you will have to check your PATH variables. If it does, you can safely proceed to the next step.
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### Install [Pipenv](https://pipenv.pypa.io/en/latest/)
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This will use the package manager for Python (akin to npm for Javascript/Typescript projects) to install the Pipenv package
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### Install [Git](https://git-scm.com/downloads)
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Head over to the [downloads](https://git-scm.com/downloads/win) page and install the 64-bit Git for Windows Setup version (Standalone Installer)
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This guide does not cover the proper usage of Git and so you may need to look up for other resources if you are not familiar with it yet.
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You can proceed with the typical installation using defaults (no need to change anything), just click Next/Install.
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With that out of the way, you can proceed to setting up your Django REST Framework project.
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Create a new folder for your project.
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And open the folder in your editor of choice, such as VSCode
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Create a new Python virtual environment with Pipenv by running `pipenv shell`
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This will create a Pipfile in your project folder. This will track what packages you install in your virtual environment
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I highly suggest you install the [Python VSCode extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-python.python) at this step to help with your developer experience
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### Initialize Git
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When working on software projects such as Django, you will need to be able to track small changes. We'll be using Git for that
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We previously installed Git, now's the time to use it. In your terminal, run the command `git init`
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If successful, this will create a hidden `.git` folder in your project
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There are some files in your projects that won't need to be tracked for changes (database files, and passwords!)
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Download the `gitignore` below and rename it to `.gitignore`. You can then drop it into your root project folder
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Don't forget to rename it to `.gitignore`. Take note of the dot before the filename!
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Press **CTRL + Shift + P** to open the VSCode menu and type in **Select Interpreter**.
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Select the virtual Python environment you created earlier (eg. the one created from `pipenv shell`)
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### Install Dependencies and Packages
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This will update your Pipfile and create a Pipfile.lock to reflect the installed packages
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### Initialize the Project
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`django-admin startproject PROJECT\_NAME`
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Be sure to replace it with your own project name! I named mine `djangobackend`.
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A new directory will be created, containing your Django project's files
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Change your directory in the terminal to the folder just created eg. `cd PROJECT\_NAME`
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Once that's done, run the command `python manage.py runserver 0.0.0.0:8000` to start your Django project
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Your Django project will now be visible on the URL **[https://localhost:8000](https://localhost:8000)**
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#### Project Folder
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The folder immediately proceeding your first one contains your Django project, created by the command `django-admin startproject PROJECT\_NAME` which you previously executed
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In this case, my first app is named `djangobackend`
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That seems a bit confusing doesn't it?
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- Rename the main app folder to `config`
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- Open `asgi.py` and change line 14 to point to **config.settings** instead of **PROJECT_NAME.settings**
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- Do the same for the `wsgi.py` file, also in line 14
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- Go to `settings.py` and set **ROOT_URLCONF** in line 52 to **config.urls** instead of **PROJECT_NAME.urls**
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- Do the same for **WSGI_APPLICATION** in `settings.py`, line 70
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With that, you should be good to go. Double check your setup by starting the Django app once again
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If you followed everything correctly, you should see the same page as before
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### Setting up DRF
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This lets you allow users on older versions to still use your app (v1) while allowing newer users without any overlap (v2)
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We will structure your project in the same manner as above. Create a folder named `api` in your Django project folder besides **config**
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Notes may appear broken when viewed in GitHub or Gitea due to GitHub Flavored Markdown (GHFM) limitations. Be sure to view the notes at [notes.06222001.xyz](https://notes.06222001.xyz) instead.
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#### Resource List
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- [[Django REST Framework Guide/1_Setup|Django REST Framework Setup]]
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- [Django REST Framework Setup](Django%20REST%20Framework%20Guide/1_Setup.md)
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#### These resources are also accessible via
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- [Perlite Web Instance](https://notes.06222001.xyz)
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