Build Your First Blog with Django: Part 1 - Setting Up Your Development Environment

This mini-series teaches beginners how to build a blog app using Django, a Python web framework. The tutorial simplifies web development, guiding users through each step. Part 1 focuses on setting up the development environment, a crucial first step. This involves installing Python, creating a virtual environment, and installing Django. A Django project is then created, and a development server is run to verify the setup. Users need a computer, Python 3.8 or higher, a text editor, and basic command-line knowledge. Django simplifies web app creation with pre-built components, handling database management and security. It uses the Model-View-Template (MVT) pattern to organize code efficiently. The tutorial uses Django's features for rapid development, scalability, and ease of use. Future parts will cover creating the blog app, defining models, and displaying posts.