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Make a Location-Based Web App With Django and GeoDjango

56m 48s
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Unlock the power of location-based technology with our comprehensive course on Django and GeoDjango. In this hands-on course, you'll learn how to create a fully functional location-based web application from the ground up. We will guide you through the process of building a simple nearby shops app that effectively lists the shops closest to a user's current location.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will have mastered:

  • Building web applications with Django: Gain the skills to create a simple web application from scratch using Django's powerful features.

  • Implementing geolocation with GeoDjango: Learn how to leverage the GeoDjango sub-framework to add geolocation capabilities to your applications.

  • Utilizing spatial databases: Discover how to harness the power of spatial databases like PostgreSQL and PostGIS to craft location-aware web apps effortlessly.

Additional Resources

As part of this course, you'll receive a downloadable sample project showcasing the final state of the Django application you’ll develop. This is an excellent resource for understanding and implementing the features covered in the course. Obtain the source code for this sample project here on the materials repo.

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#1: Making a GeoDjango App: Introduction & Overview
All Course Lessons (11)
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1
Making a GeoDjango App: Introduction & Overview Demo
03:28
2
Set Up the PostgreSQL Database
09:00
3
Set Up QGIS
04:04
4
Set Up Your Venv, Django, and GeoDjango
05:19
5
Connect Django to the Shops Database
04:43
6
Create the "nearbyshops" App
02:39
7
Create the Django Data Model
05:18
8
Create the Django Superuser Account
02:59
9
Add "shop" Table to Django Admin
05:01
10
Create the "nearbyshops" View
06:35
11
Bonus Video: Intro to Leaflet
07:42
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