Create Invoicing App with Python Django and Bootstrap Step by Step

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Description

"Create Invoicing App with Python Django and Bootstrap Step by Step" is a comprehensive online course designed to teach you how to build a professional invoicing application using the Python Django web framework and Bootstrap. This hands-on course will guide you through the entire development process, from setting up the project to deploying the application.

What You will Learn?

Understand the fundamentals of web development using Python Django and Bootstrap.
Learn how to set up a Django project and configure the necessary settings.
Design and implement a database model for storing invoices and related data.

Pre-Requisites

None

Skills

Proficiency in building web applications using Python Django and Bootstrap.
Ability to design and implement a database model for storing and managing invoicing data.
Experience in creating interactive and responsive user interfaces.

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION IN TO THE LECTURE AND WHAT WE ARE GOING TO COVER.
This section will focus on what we you need for the project, the pre-reqisites, technologies we are using and what we are going to cover, what you will learn. We are going to check for a Bootstrap template we are going to use, how to download it and build the file structured for the HTML, CSS and JS libraries. We will also describe the client journey for our application, what will the client be able to do, describe the design journey for our application, all the points we are going to go through in the design. Move static files from personal computer to VPS using rsync. Build the Client model in Django. Log in to the admin panel to check-out the client model we just build, enter new data from admin panel
- Introduction, Project Overview, and Design Planning
  00:24:19
- Database Model Design and Django Project Creation
  00:20:44
- Django Project Continued on VPS and Transferring Static Files with rsync
  00:22:50
- Building and Managing the Client Model in Django Admin Panel
  00:19:24
SECTION 2: BUILDING THE MODEL FILES FOR CLIENT, PRODUCT AND INVOICE. IN DEPTH EXPLANATION - STEP BY STEP GUIDE
In this section, we will delve into the process of building the model files for three essential entities: Client, Product, and Invoice. By following this in-depth, step-by-step guide, you will gain a thorough understanding of how to construct these model files efficiently and effectively.
- Building Model Files for Client, Product, and Invoice
  00:21:03
- Registering Model Files and Building Customized Login Forms in the Admin Panel
  00:22:45
- Django Templating, View Files, and URL Files: Advanced Routing and User Authentication
  00:25:25
- Building the Login Page and Client Views
  00:31:57
SECTION 3: ENHANCING INVOICE FUNCTIONALITY WITH DJANGO'S FUNCTION-BASED VIEWS
This section focuses on improving the invoice functionality within the Django framework by implementing a create invoice function using function-based views. We will delve into building the remaining components of the invoice form, allowing users to efficiently edit and update invoice information. By leveraging the power of Django's function-based views, we'll create a robust and user-friendly invoicing system.
- Recap and Skolo Online Documentation for the Invoicing App
  00:19:13
- Developing Create Invoice Functionality with Function-Based Views in Django
  00:31:38
- Building Invoice Form and Implementing Message Alerts
  00:19:03
- Form Layout Design with Crispy Forms and Client Selection Field for Invoices
  00:21:38
- Enhancing Client Select Form and Displaying Invoices
  00:19:30
- View invoice page
  00:20:13
- Work on creating PDF invoice with pdfkit
  00:27:47
- Building an Email Function to Send Invoices to Clients
  00:29:17

Tutor: Bertha Kgokong

Software Programmer And Tech Entrepreneur

Software Programmer and Tech Entrepreneur, i have extensive experience in Software Development - end-to-end in most platforms, Business Processes and Entrepreneurship. I am a fully qualified Engineer, with a Bachelors Degree and Masters in Business Administration - with over 17 years of professional experience. I am also an entrepreneur with a couple of award winning ventures and projects in Software Development.