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====== Django ======
Django is a high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. Thanks for checking it out.
All documentation is in the "`docs`" directory and online at
https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/stable/. If you're just getting started,
here's how we recommend you read the docs:
- First, read `
docs/intro/install.txt` for instructions on installing Django. - Next, work through the tutorials in order (`
docs/intro/tutorial01.txt`,
docs/intro/tutorial02.txt`, etc.).
- If you want to set up an actual deployment server, read
docs/howto/deployment/index.txt` for instructions.
- You'll probably want to read through the topical guides (in `
docs/topics`)
docs/howto`) for specific
problems, and check out the reference (`docs/ref`) for gory details.
- See `
docs/README` for instructions on building an HTML version of the docs.
fill out a ticket _. You can log in
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To get more help:
- Join the
Django Discord community_. - Join the community on the
Django Forum_.
- Check out https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/internals/contributing/ for
To run Django's test suite:
- Follow the instructions in the "Unit tests" section of
docs/internals/contributing/writing-code/unit-tests.txt`, published online at
https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/internals/contributing/writing-code/unit-tests/#running-the-unit-tests
Supporting the Development of Django ====================================
Django's development depends on your contributions.
If you depend on Django, remember to support the Django Software Foundation: https://www.djangoproject.com/fundraising/