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@ -100,17 +100,16 @@ Django appears to be a MVC framework, but you call the Controller the "view", an
That's because Django isn't strictly a MVC framework. We don't really believe in
any capital-M Methodologies; we do what "feels" right. If you squint the right
way, you can call Django's ORM the "Model", the view functions the "View", and
the API automatically generated from the models the "Controller" -- but not
really.
the dynamically-generated API the "Controller" -- but not really.
So although we've been strongly influenced by MVC -- especially in the
separation of data from logic department -- we've also strayed from the path
So, although we've been strongly influenced by MVC -- especially in the
separation-of-data-from-logic department -- we've also strayed from the path
where it makes sense.
Do you have any of those nifty "screencast" things?
---------------------------------------------------
They're in the works -- it's amazing how much time those things take! Stay tuned...
They're in the works. It's amazing how much time those things take! Stay tuned...
Installation questions
======================
@ -123,7 +122,7 @@ How do I get started?
#. Walk through the tutorial_.
#. Check out the rest of the documentation_, and ask questions if you
run into trouble.
.. _`Download the code`: http://www.djangoproject.com/download/
.. _`installation guide`: http://www.djangoproject.com/documentation/install/
.. _tutorial: http://www.djangoproject.com/documentation/tutorial1/
@ -137,12 +136,13 @@ Just run the ``ex_setup.py`` script in the Django distribution.
What are Django's prerequisites?
--------------------------------
Django requires Python_ 2.3 or later, Apache2_, and mod_python_. You'll
also need a database engine; PostgreSQL_ is recommended, and MySQL_ is
Django requires Python_ 2.3 or later, `Apache 2`_, and mod_python_.
You'll also need a database engine. PostgreSQL_ is recommended, and MySQL_ is
supported.
.. _Python: http://www.python.org/
.. _Apache2: http://httpd.apache.org/
.. _Apache 2: http://httpd.apache.org/
.. _mod_python: http://www.modpython.org/
.. _PostgreSQL: http://www.postgresql.org/
.. _MySQL: http://www.mysql.com/
@ -155,8 +155,8 @@ How do I install mod_python on Windows?
* For Python 2.3, grab mod_python from http://www.mod_python.org/, the read
`Running mod_python on Apache on Windows2000`_.
* Also try this (not windows-specific) `guide to getting mod_python working`_.
* Also try this (not Windows-specific) `guide to getting mod_python working`_.
.. _`guide to mod_python & Python 2.3`: http://www.lehuen.com/nicolas/index.php/2005/02/21/39-win32-build-of-mod_python-314-for-python-24
.. _`Running mod_python on Apache on Windows2000`: http://groups-beta.google.com/group/comp.lang.python/msg/139af8c83a5a9d4f
.. _`guide to getting mod_python working`: http://www.dscpl.com.au/articles/modpython-001.html
@ -166,16 +166,16 @@ How do I install mod_python on Windows?
Do I have to use mod_python?
----------------------------
In the first release, yes. However, WSGI_ support (which will let Django run
under FCGI, SCGI, medusa, etc.) is in the works; stay tuned!
In the first release, yes. However, WSGI_ support (which will let Django run
under FCGI, SCGI, medusa, etc.) is in the works. Stay tuned!
.. _WSGI: http://www.python.org/peps/pep-0333.html
Will Django run under shared hosting (like TextDrive or Dreamhost)?
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Right now, no, unless you can get your host to install mod_python. However, as
the previous question says, WSGI support is coming!.
Right now, no, unless you can get your host to install mod_python. However, as
the previous answer says, WSGI support is coming!
Using Django
============
@ -187,27 +187,27 @@ Make sure that:
* The environment variable DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE is set to a fully-qualified
Python module (i.e. "mysite.settings.main").
* Said module is on ``sys.path`` (``import mysite.settings.main`` should work).
* The module doesn't contain syntax errors (of course).
* If you're using mod_python but *not* using Django's request handler,
you'll need to work around a mod_python bug related to the use of
``SetEnv``; before you import anything from Django you'll need to do
the following::
os.environ.update(req.subprocess_env)
(where ``req`` is the mod_python request object).
I can't stand your template language; do I have to use it?
I can't stand your template language. Do I have to use it?
----------------------------------------------------------
We happen to think our template engine is the best thing since chunky bacon,
but we recognize that choosing a template language runs close to religion.
but we recognize that choosing a template language runs close to religion.
There's nothing about Django that requires using the template language, so
if you're attached to ZPT, Cheetah, or whatever, feel free to use those.
if you're attached to ZPT, Cheetah, or whatever, feel free to use those.
The admin interface
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