Who this book is for

This book is aimed at developers who want insights on building highly maintainable websites using Django. It helps you gain a deeper understanding of not just the framework but also familiarizes you with several web development concepts.

It will be useful for beginners and experienced Django developers alike. It assumes that you are fluent in Python and have completed a basic tutorial on Django (try the official polls tutorial or a video tutorial from my website—arunrocks.com).

You do not have to be an expert in Django or Python. No prior knowledge of patterns is expected, but it would be helpful. Once again, this book is not about the classic Gang of Four patterns.

A lot of practical advice here might not be unique to just Django, but to most kinds of web development. By the end of this book, you should be a more efficient and pragmatic web developer.