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DJANGO DOCUMENTATION
Everything you need to know about Django (and then some).
1.1 Getting help
Having trouble? We’d like to help!
• Try the FAQ – it’s got answers to many common questions.
• Looking for specific information? Try the genindex, modindex or the detailed table of contents.
• Search for information in the archives of the django-users mailing list, or post a question.
• Ask a question in the #django IRC channel, or search the IRC logs to see if it’s been asked before.
• Report bugs with Django in our ticket tracker.
1.2 First steps
• From scratch: Overview | Installation
• Tutorial: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
1.3 The model layer
• Models: Model syntax | Field types | Meta options
• QuerySets: Executing queries | QuerySet method reference
• Model instances: Instance methods | Accessing related objects
• Advanced: Managers | Raw SQL | Transactions | Aggregation | Custom fields | Multiple databases
• Other: Supported databases | Legacy databases | Providing initial data | Optimize database access
1.4 The template layer
• For designers: Syntax overview | Built-in tags and filters
• For programmers: Template API | Custom tags and filters
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