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I've actually been using this to take a break from Node and start learning Django. It's been fantastic thus far. It was even enjoyable reading how they describe

I've actually been using this to take a break from Node and start learning Django. It's been fantastic thus far. It was even enjoyable reading how they described fundamental concepts like the client server relationship. Well done, Mozilla.

dvddgld 9y ago
Agreed, the MDN Docs are fantastic and I'm glad we have Mozilla around
ktta 9y ago
For me it's been about getting into web dev itself. I feel it is a complete shitshow out there in terms of proper educational material. Everything is pretty much create-react-app with a string of tools. As beginner who didn't want to dive into the deep end, I've found this and freecodecamp.org to be the best resources to get started.
simplicio 9y ago
Does anyone have any recommendations for intermediate level web development texts, websites, tutorials, etc? I've been teaching myself for some personal projects, and had an easy time finding "Javascript/PHP/CSS 101" type materials, and have a decent grasp of these. But when it comes to sticking them all together into an application, I find myself just guessing what the best way to do things is. What I should do server side vs in the browser, when to use iframes vs ajax requests vs reloading the page, etc.
- diafygi 9y ago
  For intermediate level learning, I've always used the one-more-search rule of thumb: When you think you've got it, do one more Google search to verify your way of thinking. It will often start leading you down a rabbit hole that will make you realize you don't have it, thus causing another one-more-search. After https://xkcd.com/214/ https://xkcd.com/214/ you are so much further along than if you didn't do just one-more-search.
  - pavlov 9y ago
    I would rather recommend the opposite: forget about the one-more-search rabbit hole and just get started. Three hours spent on programming is going to be much more useful than three hours spent on googling. If you want to learn to play the violin, you're not going to get there by reading books about the shape of Paganini's fingers.
- putlake 9y ago
  I subscribed to Laracasts a few months ago and use it off and on as I develop a couple of web projects. I really like his style of video coaching.
- limedaring 9y ago
  If you don't mind me tooting my own horn, I wrote an intermediate-level book for Django: https://hellowebbooks.com/django-intermediate-concepts/ https://hellowebbooks.com/django-intermediate-concepts/ I found a lot of beginner and a lot of advanced stuff, so I decided to write something in the middle. Covers adding payments, how to work with multiple models, etc.
ploggingdev 9y ago
Worth noting that the MDN docs are not yet updated for Django 2.0. The url syntax has been changed in Django 2.0, but other than that the current MDN tutorial is fine as a resource to get started with Django. Django 2.0 release notes : https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/2.0/releases/2.0/ https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/2.0/releases/2.0/
- thijsvandien 9y ago
  The older syntax still works fine and will keep doing so.
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bah0 9y ago
If you want to have a nice introduction into Django with web, a great place to start ist the open source book: Test Driven Development with Python https://www.obeythetestinggoat.com/book/preface.html https://www.obeythetestinggoat.com/book/preface.html

dvddgld 9y ago

Agreed, the MDN Docs are fantastic and I'm glad we have Mozilla around

ktta 9y ago

For me it's been about getting into web dev itself. I feel it is a complete shitshow out there in terms of proper educational material. Everything is pretty much create-react-app with a string of tools. As beginner who didn't want to dive into the deep end, I've found this and freecodecamp.org to be the best resources to get started.

simplicio 9y ago

Does anyone have any recommendations for intermediate level web development texts, websites, tutorials, etc? I've been teaching myself for some personal projects, and had an easy time finding "Javascript/PHP/CSS 101" type materials, and have a decent grasp of these. But when it comes to sticking them all together into an application, I find myself just guessing what the best way to do things is. What I should do server side vs in the browser, when to use iframes vs ajax requests vs reloading the page, etc.

diafygi 9y ago
For intermediate level learning, I've always used the one-more-search rule of thumb: When you think you've got it, do one more Google search to verify your way of thinking. It will often start leading you down a rabbit hole that will make you realize you don't have it, thus causing another one-more-search. After https://xkcd.com/214/ https://xkcd.com/214/ you are so much further along than if you didn't do just one-more-search.
- pavlov 9y ago
  I would rather recommend the opposite: forget about the one-more-search rabbit hole and just get started. Three hours spent on programming is going to be much more useful than three hours spent on googling. If you want to learn to play the violin, you're not going to get there by reading books about the shape of Paganini's fingers.
putlake 9y ago
I subscribed to Laracasts a few months ago and use it off and on as I develop a couple of web projects. I really like his style of video coaching.
limedaring 9y ago
If you don't mind me tooting my own horn, I wrote an intermediate-level book for Django: https://hellowebbooks.com/django-intermediate-concepts/ https://hellowebbooks.com/django-intermediate-concepts/ I found a lot of beginner and a lot of advanced stuff, so I decided to write something in the middle. Covers adding payments, how to work with multiple models, etc.

ploggingdev 9y ago

Worth noting that the MDN docs are not yet updated for Django 2.0. The url syntax has been changed in Django 2.0, but other than that the current MDN tutorial is fine as a resource to get started with Django. Django 2.0 release notes : https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/2.0/releases/2.0/ https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/2.0/releases/2.0/

thijsvandien 9y ago
The older syntax still works fine and will keep doing so.
- deleted 9y ago
  [deleted]

bah0 9y ago

If you want to have a nice introduction into Django with web, a great place to start ist the open source book: Test Driven Development with Python https://www.obeythetestinggoat.com/book/preface.html https://www.obeythetestinggoat.com/book/preface.html