Welcome to the Django installation guide. This document will walk you through the process of installing Django on your system. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, following these steps will help you get Django up and running in no time.

System Requirements

Before installing Django, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

  • Python 3.6 or higher
  • A database system (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
  • A web server (Apache, Nginx, etc.)

Installing Django

  1. Install Python: Make sure Python 3.6 or higher is installed on your system. You can download and install Python from python.org.

  2. Install Virtualenv: Virtualenv is a tool that creates isolated Python environments. It's recommended for managing project dependencies.

    pip install virtualenv

  3. Create a Virtual Environment: Create a new virtual environment for your Django project.

    python -m venv myenv

  4. Activate the Virtual Environment: Activate the virtual environment.

    On Windows:

    myenv\Scripts\activate

    On macOS/Linux:

    source myenv/bin/activate

  5. Install Django: With the virtual environment activated, install Django using pip.

    pip install django

Verify the Installation

To verify that Django is installed correctly, run the following command:

django-admin --version

You should see the version of Django that you installed.

Further Reading

For more detailed information on Django installation and configuration, refer to the Django documentation.

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, don't hesitate to search for solutions on Stack Overflow. Happy coding! 🚀