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Jacob Kaplan-Moss

Django

Jacob Kaplan-Moss is one of the lead developers of Django. At his day job, he’s the lead developer for the Lawrence Journal-World, a locally-owned newspaper in Lawrence, KS where Django was developed. At the Journal-World, Jacob oversees development of Ellington, an online news publishing platforms for media companies.

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Sessions

1:30pm Monday, 07/21/2008

Introduction to Django

Python, Tutorial
Location: Portland 251

Jacob Kaplan-Moss (Django) Moderated by: Jacob Kaplan-Moss

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Django is a high-level web development framework designed for rapid development of database-backed web sites. This tutorial is designed to introduce developers to Django. It will take attendees from a blank screen to a fully functional web application. Learn the basics you need to know to get started with Django. Read more.

2:35pm Thursday, 07/24/2008

Stupid Django Tricks

Python
Location: E145

Jacob Kaplan-Moss (Django) Moderated by: Jacob Kaplan-Moss

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Django is a high-level web development framework designed for rapid development of database-backed web sites. Like any tool, though, Django's only as smart as the person using it. Come see five Django tricks so stupid they'll actually make you smarter! Read more.