Guide to Install Django Web Framework on Debian 12

Introduction

Django is a high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. This guide will walk you through the process of installing Django on Debian 12.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

1. A Debian 12 server or desktop system
2. Python installed (Python 3 recommended)
3. Pip package manager installed

Step 1: Install Django

You can install Django using Pip, the Python package manager. Open a terminal and run:

sudo pip install django

Step 2: Verify Installation

To verify that Django has been successfully installed, run:

django-admin --version

You should see the installed version of Django.

Step 3: Create a Django Project

To create a new Django project, navigate to the directory where you want to create the project and run:

django-admin startproject myproject

Replace myproject with your desired project name.

Step 4: Run the Development Server

Change into the project directory and start the Django development server:

cd myproject
python manage.py runserver

You can now access your Django project at http://localhost:8000 in your web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Django web framework on Debian 12. You can now start developing web applications using Django.