I’m just beginning with Python and Django, and I’ve Installed Pycharm Commuinty Edition as my IDE. I want to create new Django project. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the steps to create a Django project in Pycharm Community Edition.
Steps to Create a Django Project in Pycharm
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to create a Django project in Pycharm:
1. Open Pycharm:
- Launch Pycharm and click on “Create New Project” from the Welcome screen.
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2. Create a New Project
Here’s how to proceed
- Name your project: In the “Name” field, enter the name of your project(e.g., pythonProject)
- Location: Choose where your project will be stored.
- Interpreter Type: Make sure you select “Project venv” to set up a virtual environment.
- Python Version: Select the Python Version that matches your setup.
3. Configure Django Settings:
- Pycharm will automatically configure the necessary setting for Django. You can customize these settings if needed.
4. Create the Project:
- click “Create” to set up your Django project. Pycharm will generate the project structure, including necessary files and directories.
5. Run the Django Server
- Open the terminal in Pycharm and navigate to your project directory.
- Run the command below to start the Django server:
python manage.py runserver
6. Access Your Project:
- Open a web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:8000/ to see your Django project in action.
Now That you’ve successfully learned how to create a Django Project in Pycharm, the next step is create and run Django app.
1. Open terminal and run the following command:
python manage.py startapp myapp
2. generate all the files necessary for your new app:
This will generate all the files necessary for your new app. You can now add the app to your project’s settings and run it.
I hope this article on How to Create a Django Project in Pycharm will help you.
For more information read Pycharm Documantation