Python Full Stack Development Training
What is Python full stack development?
Python full-stack development refers to the practice of developing both the front-end (client-side) and back-end (server-side) of web applications using Python and related technologies. A full-stack developer is someone who works on both the front-end and back-end components of a web application, handling everything from the user interface to the server logic and database management.
Here’s a breakdown of what it typically involves:
1. Front-End (Client-Side)
While Python is primarily used for back-end development, full-stack developers need to work with front-end technologies as well. In the front-end, they will interact with:
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- HTML: The structure of web pages.
- CSS: The styling and layout of web pages.
- JavaScript: The programming language for dynamic content and interactivity on the client side.
- Front-End Frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, or Angular): Tools for building more complex user interfaces.
2. Back-End (Server-Side)
On the back-end, Python is widely used, often with frameworks such as:
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- Django: A high-level Python framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. It provides tools for building robust, scalable web applications.
- Flask: A lightweight Python framework for building web applications, offering more flexibility than Django but with fewer built-in tools.
- FastAPI: A modern framework for building APIs with Python, designed for high performance and ease of use.
3. Database Management
Full-stack developers work with databases to store and retrieve data for their web applications. They may interact with:
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- SQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite.
- NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra.
- Object-relational mappers (ORMs) like Django ORM or SQLAlchemy to interact with the database using Python code.
4. Web Servers
Python developers will often use web servers to deploy their back-end code. These include:
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- Nginx or Apache (to serve the application and handle traffic).
5. APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
Full-stack developers use APIs to allow communication between the front-end and back-end or to integrate with other services. For example:
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- REST APIs or GraphQL APIs for sending data between the front-end and back-end.
- Tools like Postman or Insomnia can be used to test APIs.
6. Version Control
Full-stack developers often use Git to manage code changes and collaborate with other developers. Platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket are commonly used for code hosting and collaboration.