Django is one of the preferred and powerful frameworks for web development built using the Python programming language. If you want to create professional web projects, remember that Django is an intelligent framework.
To install Django, the first step is to have a ready Python development environment. If you have not installed Python yet, you can download and install the version that corresponds to your operating system from the official Python website.
After installing Python, you can use the package management tool pip to install Django. This tool allows you to easily install, manage, and update Python packages.
If you prefer to manage different versions of packages separately, you can use virtualenv or venv. These tools help you create isolated environments and ensure that each project has its own specific package libraries.
Next, we will see how to install Django using pip:
Install Django Using pip
> python -m venv myprojectenv.
> source myprojectenv/bin/activate # For Linux/Mac
# myprojectenv\Scripts\activate # For Windows
> pip install djangoLine-by-line explanations:
python -m venv myprojectenvThis command creates a virtual environment named myprojectenv.
source myprojectenv/bin/activateThis command activates the virtual environment (for Linux/Mac). A different command exists for Windows.
pip install djangoThis command installs Django in the virtual environment.