This document is for Django's SVN release, which can be significantly different from previous releases. Get old docs here: Django 1.0
Getting started¶
New to Django? Or to web development in general? Well, you came to the right place: read this material to quickly get up and running.
See also
If you’re new to Python, you might want to start by getting an idea of what the language is like. Django is 100% Python, so if you’ve got minimal comfort with Python you’ll probably get a lot more out of Django.
If you’re new to programming entirely, you might want to start with this list of Python resources for non-programmers
If you already know a few other languages and want to get up to speed with Python quickly, we recommend Dive Into Python (also available in a dead-tree version). If that’s not quite your style, there are quite a few other books about Python.
Questions/Feedback
Having trouble? We'd like to help!
- Try the FAQ — it's got answers to many common questions.
- Search for information in the archives of the django-users mailing list, or post a question.
- Ask a question in the #django IRC channel, or search the IRC logs to see if its been asked before.
- If you notice errors with this documentation, please open a ticket and let us know! Please only use the ticket tracker for criticisms and improvements on the docs. For tech support, use the resources above.
