Django is a high-level Python web framework designed to facilitate rapid development of secure and maintainable websites. It follows the Model View Controller (MVC) design pattern, although it has its own implementation known as Model-View-Template (MVT) ⁵. Django was initially developed as an internal project in 2003 and was released as open-source software in 2005.

One of the key advantages of Django is its “batteries-included” philosophy, which means it comes with a wide range of built-in features that simplify web development. This includes an ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) system, authentication mechanisms, and an admin interface, among others. Django emphasizes rapid development, security, and scalability, making it suitable for a variety of web applications ¹⁵.

For beginners, there are numerous resources available, such as tutorials and books, that guide users from the basics to more advanced topics in Django development. These resources often cover essential concepts like user interaction with forms, class-based views, and deployment strategies ¹.