Build a Complete Django Web App from Scratch (2026 Tutorial) | Part 1: Setup, Views & Templates

Want to learn Django from scratch and build real-world web applications? Welcome to Part 1 of our comprehensive Django web development series, proudly presented by Do4SA under the Make Me A Coder Programme (2026), and expertly facilitated by Nyakama Mahle! In this foundational tutorial, we build the CellRepairs Academy web application from the ground up. You will master project initialization, terminal configuration, Class-Based Views, template inheritance, and professional CSS styling with custom background and image integration—all step-by-step with zero fluff. 📌 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN PART 1: Setting up your coding environment and project directory via terminal (`mkdir`, `cd`) Initializing a Django project and custom app (`django-admin startproject` & `startapp`) Configuring global settings and static files routing (`settings.py`) Implementing Class-Based Views (`TemplateView`) Building powerful master layouts using Django Template Inheritance (`base.html`, `home.html`, `about.html`, `courses.html`, `blog.html`) Linking custom stylesheets, setting background images, and styling your pages with CSS -Creating Models, Showing Models in html template -Models -Blog Web Application -Admin - 🔗 PROGRAMME & INSTITUTION DETAILS: Institution: Do4SA Programme: Make Me A Coder Programme (2026) Facilitator: Nyakama Mahle 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! Hit the notification bell so you don't miss **Part 2**, where we dive into advanced Database Models, Custom South African ID Validation, User Authentication, Login Security, and Dynamic List Views! #Django #WebDevelopment #Python #CodingForBeginners #PythonTutorial #Do4SA #MakeMeACoder #FullStackDeveloper #Django5 #LearnToCode\ Here is the clear and simple guide up to activating your virtual environment: Step 1: Verify Python Installation Open your terminal (or Command Prompt) and check if Python is installed on your computer: Bash python --version (If Python is installed successfully, it will display your version number. If it gives an error, make sure Python is installed and added to your system PATH). Step 2: Create a Virtual Environment Navigate to your working folder in the terminal and run this command to create a virtual environment named venv: Bash python -m venv venv Step 3: Activate Your Virtual Environment Before installing Django, you must activate your virtual environment using the command for your operating system: On Windows (Command Prompt / PowerShell): Bash venv\Scripts\activate On Mac / Linux: Bash source venv/bin/activate