🐍 Build Your First Django Website: Day 2

Day 2: Install Django and Create Your Project

Today we’re installing Django and creating your first project!

1. Install Django

In your activated virtual environment, install Django with:

pip install django

2. Create Your First Project

Create a new Django project using:

django-admin startproject mysite

3. Run the Development Server

Navigate into the project folder and start the server:

cd mysite
python manage.py runserver

Open your browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:8000 or http://localhost:8000 to see Django’s welcome page!

4. Next Step

Tomorrow, we’ll create our first app in Django.

🏆 Final Thoughts

If you missed out on the previous step, head on over to this post.

If you want to see an overview of all of the steps, check out this post.

Having trouble with this step? Let me know in the comments! 🚀🐍

Happy coding! 🚀🐍

Digital Shade