Hello Web Books

Hey everyone, I'm super excited to relaunch Hello Web App on Product Hunt today! I originally launched it in 2015 — the books now have been updated for 2018 technologies (Django 2.0 and Python 3.7) and now Hello Web App books are bundled together. I love Python since I find it easy to read and understand as someone who has an Art degree. Django (a Python framework) makes it super easy to build web apps, with integrated admin panel (so you can update your customer's info without having to log into the database via the command line), registration and user tools, and more. I used Django to learn how to code and launch my startup in 2010 and I want to help others do the same. I also hate most programming tutorials, and wrote these books and courses to do them better. No weird jargon or assumptions — Hello Web App helps you create a unique idea, and walks you through building the website and setting up your HTML and CSS, adding your database, making it awesome, and launching on Heroku in just 144 pages. Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts covers more advanced topics like adding Stripe integration, why and how to work with multiple models, how to add an API, and more. My goal was to build a full course that can help any new (or experienced) programmer launch a web app using Python and Django in a matter of days. Happy to answer any questions anyone has! 💪

Back in the Kinsights days, we helped sponsor the original version, and even found it to be a valuable tool for onboarding non- and semi-technical members of the team, like PMs or interns. It was useful and well-written enough that our devs were eager to pick up a copy of Tracy's Hello Web Design and level up their design understanding. In a Python 3 and Django 2 world, it's great to see this update!

I loved the book. It's a quick read and sets you up with some pretty idiomatic patterns in Django and Python. Highly recommended. The author is very responsive too, a huge bonus.

Pros:

Easy way to get started with web apps in Django and Python

Cons:

None

I do highly recommend this book for getting started with Django. You do need a basic foundation in Python if you are to get the most out of this book. Tracy does provide lots of very helpful tips and a free zine on command line basics (very useful). Everything here is well thought off and refined.

The fun doesn't just stop here, you can even take your knowledge further with "Hello Web Design".

I can't wait to see what's next from Tracy.

Pros:

A simple, informative way of getting started with Django. You won't be able to stop thinking of new ways of using your new found powers :)

Cons:

The book does come to an end :(

Tracy does an incredible job with all of her books. She is able to take technical concepts and explain them in a way that anyone can understand.

Pros:

Straightforward and actionable

Cons:

None

I used this book to prepare for a Django tutorial that I was supposed to deliver on a short notice at a local Python workshop for schoolteachers. It helped me get up to speed fairly quickly - and was great fun to follow along with! The online community and Tracy herself are most encouraging and provide a supportive environment for learners, especially beginners :)

Pros:

Very approachable, up to date, and the generic project that is the backdrop of the book can be adapted to many situations.

Cons:

None!

I have invested in many books that teach coding and been disappointed. No disappointment with this book. Beautifully written and easy to follow.

Pros:

Well written

Easy to follow from start to finish

No gaps

Regularly updated

Even if you have some experience with Django you will benefit

Cons:

I have no cons