Hey everyone! I’m new to web development and I’m trying to understand the role of Django in backend development. I’ve heard different things and I’m a bit confused.
Some people say Django is a backend framework, but others mention it needs PostgreSQL to run. This got me wondering:
Is Django a complete backend solution on its own?
Do I need to learn both Python and PostgreSQL to use Django effectively?
What’s the relationship between Django and databases like PostgreSQL?
I’d really appreciate if someone could clear this up for me. Thanks in advance for your help!
yep, django’s a beast on its own! no need for postgresql, tho it plays nice with it. u can start with just python knowledge and django’s built-in sqlite. what kinda project u thinking of? django’s great for quick prototypes or full-fledged apps!
Django is indeed a standalone backend framework. It is built on Python and offers a comprehensive solution for web development.
While Django works seamlessly with PostgreSQL, it is not a requirement. Its Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) supports various databases, including SQLite, which comes bundled with Django by default. This flexibility allows developers to start working on projects without immediately dealing with extensive database setups.
Focusing on Python is essential for utilizing Django effectively. Understanding basic database concepts is helpful, but there is no need to specialize in PostgreSQL, as Django’s ORM largely handles database operations using Python code.
hey there! django is alot more than a backend. it handles databases well without requiring postgresql specifically. have you tried any django project recently? what are you thinking about building?