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ALOBAM TECH HUB: 30-Day Backend Bootcamp

Bootcamp Overview:

  • Duration: 30 days
  • Format: Daily sessions with lectures, hands-on coding, mini-projects, Q&A, and project presentations.
  • Goal: This bootcamp is tailored to equip participants with essential backend development skills, focusing on Python, Django, REST APIs, database management, and deployment practices. Students will complete a potfoio ecommerce capstone project.

 

Week 1: Python and Django Foundations

Objective: Introduce Python basics and get started with Django.

Day 1: Introduction to Programming with Python

  • Overview of Python and its use cases.
  • Python basics: variables, data types, operators.
  • Setting up the Python environment.

Day 2: Python Control Structures

  • Conditional statements: if, else, elif.
  • Loops: for, while.
  • Understanding lists, tuples, and dictionaries.

Day 3: Python Functions and Modules

  • Defining functions and using built-in functions.
  • Importing and using Python modules.
  • Error handling and exceptions.

Day 4: Object-Oriented Programming in Python

  • Classes and objects.
  • Inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism.
  • Practice exercises on OOP.

Day 5: Introduction to Django

  • Overview of Django and MVC architecture.
  • Setting up Django environment and creating a new project.
  • Understanding Django project structure.

Day 6: Django Models and Migrations

  • Creating models and understanding migrations.
  • Working with Django ORM and database setup.
  • Querying the database using Django ORM.

Day 7: Django Views and Templates

  • Creating views and URL routing.
  • Introduction to Django templates.
  • Building a simple CRUD application.

Week 2: Deep Diving into Django and Application Development

Objective: Build skills in forms, authentication, and advanced Django features.

Day 8: Django Forms and User Input

  • Creating and handling forms.
  • Form validation and error handling.
  • Building forms with model data.

Day 9: User Authentication in Django

  • Implementing user registration and login.
  • User management: profile creation and updates.
  • Securing routes with authentication.

Day 10: Django Admin Customization

  • Introduction to Django admin panel.
  • Customizing the admin interface.
  • Managing data through the admin panel.

Day 11: Working with Static and Media Files

  • Handling static files and media uploads.
  • Serving static and media content.
  • Using Django’s built-in static file handling.

Day 12: Building a Blog Application

  • Project setup and defining the blog models.
  • Creating views for listing and detailed posts.
  • Adding forms for creating and editing blog posts.

Day 13: Enhancing the Blog with User Interaction

  • Adding comments and user interaction features.
  • Implementing pagination and search functionality.
  • Styling the application using CSS frameworks.

Day 14: Mini Project Presentation

  • Presenting the blog project.
  • Peer review and feedback.
  • Identifying areas for improvement.

Week 3: REST APIs and Advanced Django

Objective: Learn to build REST APIs and advanced Django functionalities.

Day 15: Introduction to REST APIs and Django REST Framework (DRF)

  • Understanding REST principles.
  • Setting up Django REST Framework.
  • Building your first API with DRF.

Day 16: Building CRUD APIs with DRF

  • Creating serializers and API views.
  • Handling CRUD operations with APIs.
  • Testing APIs using tools like Postman.

Day 17: API Authentication and Permissions

  • Adding authentication to APIs (Token, JWT).
  • Setting permissions and access controls.
  • Securing APIs with Django’s built-in features.

Day 18: API Filtering, Ordering, and Pagination

  • Implementing filtering, searching, and ordering in APIs.
  • Adding pagination to API results.
  • Customizing API behavior with DRF features.

Day 19: Working with ViewSets and Routers

  • Simplifying APIs with ViewSets.
  • Using routers to manage API endpoints.
  • Combining ViewSets and routers for efficient API management.

Day 20: Advanced Django Features

  • Customizing the Django user model.
  • Implementing signals and background tasks.
  • Using Django’s caching framework for performance.

Day 21: Integrating APIs with Frontend

  • Overview of connecting Django APIs with frontend frameworks.
  • Best practices for API consumption.
  • Testing APIs with frontend applications.

Week 4: Deployment, Security, and Final Project

Objective: Deploy applications and ensure they are secure and production-ready.

Day 22: Introduction to Deployment

  • Preparing a Django app for deployment.
  • Using environment variables and managing secrets.
  • Overview of different deployment platforms.

Day 23: Deploying to Heroku

  • Setting up Heroku for Django deployment.
  • Managing environment settings for production.
  • Deploying with PostgreSQL on Heroku.

Day 24: Exploring Other Deployment Options

  • Deployment on AWS, DigitalOcean, or other cloud platforms.
  • Using Docker for containerized deployment.
  • Understanding CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.

Day 25: Django Security Best Practices

  • Securing Django applications: CSRF, XSS, SQL injection protection.
  • Managing user data and sensitive information securely.
  • Best practices for handling security in production.

Day 26: Performance Optimization and Scaling

  • Query optimization and database indexing.
  • Using caching strategies to improve performance.
  • Scaling Django applications for high traffic.

Day 27: Final Project Planning

  • Brainstorming and planning the capstone project.
  • Setting project goals, defining scope and features.
  • Preparing wireframes and database schema.

Day 28: Final Project Development

  • Implementing the core functionality of the final project.
  • Focus on models, views, templates, and API integration.

Day 29: Final Project Testing and Debugging

  • Writing tests for the final project.
  • Debugging and refining features.
  • Preparing the project for final deployment.

Day 30: Final Project Deployment and Demo Day

  • Deploying the final project.
  • Presenting the final project to peers and mentors.
  • Feedback, Q&A, and course wrap-up.

Additional Bootcamp Features:

  • Daily Coding Challenges and Assignments: To reinforce learning.
  • Weekly Recaps and Quizzes: To ensure understanding and retention.
  • Mentor Support and Peer Collaboration: Access to mentors for guidance and support.
  • Capstone Project: A comprehensive final project to showcase acquired skills.