Django Starter Lab · Lesson 2 of 10

Projects, Apps, and Folder Structure

Understand how Django organizes a project so the parts feel named and navigable instead of hidden.

Folder URL File Project App Django Model Settings Template View

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What you will learn

Explain the difference between a Django project and a Django app.
Describe why Django divides work into focused apps and folders.
Recognize beginner-level responsibilities for settings, URLs, views, templates, and models.
Place common features such as lessons, contact forms, client records, and reports into sensible app areas.
Explain why organized structure makes a web application easier to grow, debug, and review.
Avoid common beginner misconceptions about Django folders and files.

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19 minute lesson with 8 sections, 3 exercises, 3 checkpoint questions, and 1 homework submission.

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