Hands-on Web Development: From Frontend to Backend with HTML, Python & Django in 5 Days

It was a week of hands-on teaching with three projects achieved at the end of the training session. Participants were charged, encouraged and ready to Learn. Code. Deploy.; some for the first time while others are not new to coding but maybe new to coding. The goal of the Django Summit DELSU was to develop:

• Attendance Management System
• Stock Inventory System
• Sales Management System

Day 1

The first day of Django Summit 2025 kicked off with energy, excitement, and of course, a little bit of chaos. Registration began at 9:10am, and with most interns arriving around the same time, the atmosphere quickly grew rowdy. Thankfully, the registration team got everyone sorted, and the ever-composed program manager, Miss Zino, stepped in to calm the room. She officially welcomed us, introduced the purpose of Django Summit, and outlined what to expect in the coming days. She also mentioned that a feedback form would be shared on Friday to capture our experiences throughout the program.

With the mood set, we were introduced to the heart of the event: web development. A brief discussion on its importance and applications opened the floor, and we were given our first challenge , a five-day coding challenge. To track progress and create visibility, we’ll be using the hashtags: #HamplusHub, #ThepsF, #HamplusTech, #DjangoProject

Next came our first technical session with our Python tutor, Christopher Abedi. He walked us through the basics of Python programming, guiding us step by step:

• Downloading Python
• Setting up Visual Studio Code
• Exploring fundamental concepts like variables, inputs, and basic operators

By 1:30pm, the first session wrapped up, and we had a 30-minute break where refreshment was served before diving into the second half of the day.

The afternoon session was all about HTML basics, led by Christabel Okafor. She introduced us to:

• Heading tags (h1, h2, etc.)
• Different types of input fields (checkbox, button, radio box)
• Ordered and unordered lists

To round it off, she gave us a hands-on task to ensure we understood what we’d learned. Finally, Miss Zino closed the day with a reflection session, asking participants to share what they had learned and leaving us with words of encouragement for the days ahead.

Day 2

The second day of Django Summit DELSU 2025 officially began at 10am with a warm address from Miss Precious Oghoepha (Zion). She encouraged participants to reflect on the lessons from Day One and to share their takeaways on social media, tagging the Hub to spread the learning experience beyond the conference walls. The highlight of the morning was our first hands-on experience with the Django framework. Our tutor, Mr Kingsley Esisi, guided us step by step through:

• Installing Django on our systems using Windows PowerShell
• Configuring the environment properly to ensure smooth setup
• Assisting those who encountered technical difficulties, making sure no one was left behind

 

Though the process was initially hectic, by the end of the session, every participant had successfully installed Django and was ready to put it into practice. Once the installation was complete, we moved on to opening Visual Studio Code to begin implementation, creating a new file to start our first Django project, importing files through Python and building a simple blog post using HTML within Django’s framework. The session wrapped up around 1pm with refreshments provided for all participants.

The afternoon session, led by Miss Christabel, picked up right where Day One left off. She expanded our HTML knowledge by introducing:

• How to insert tables and images into a webpage
• The use of <th> for table headings and <tr> for table rows
• The difference between <td> (table data) and <th>
• Styling techniques such as cell borders and cell spacing to improve table readability

She demonstrated how to build a table from scratch, giving participants the chance to practice as they learned. To end the day, Miss Zino addressed the audience, encouraging us to stay consistent in our learning, stay engaged in the coding challenge, and continue supporting one another throughout the program. 

 

Day 3

Day Three of Django Summit DELSU 2025 began with Miss Zino engaging the participants in a quick recap session. She asked questions about the previous day’s lessons, encouraging everyone to share what they had learned and ensuring the knowledge was being absorbed step by step.

Our tutor, Mr Kingsley, then resumed from where we left off in Day Two, focusing again on the Django installation process to make sure everyone was fully set up. He carefully walked us through the installation commands and configurations, patiently assisting those who were still experiencing difficulties.Once everyone was caught up, we officially began coding with Django. The tutor introduced us to:

• How to start a new Django project
• Understanding the basic file structure Django creates automatically
• Running the development server to see our project live
• Writing simple code to begin shaping our first web application

Refreshments were shared as we went on breaks and though the process was challenging, the tutor carried everyone along, answering questions and troubleshooting in real-time. By the end of the session, participants had a stronger grasp of how to set up Django and take the very first steps into coding with it. 

At the end of the day, Miss Zino addressed the audience and urged us to share the word about Django summit DELSU.

 

Day 4

Day Four of Django Summit 2025 marked a major milestone in our learning journey, moving from the basics into a real-world application. This time, the focus was on building a Stock Inventory System using Django.

Our tutor Mr Kingsley introduced us to the process of creating a stock management application step by step. We started by creating a new Django app dedicated to inventory management using: python manage.py startapp inventory. Within the app, we defined a model to represent products in stock, including details like product name, quantity, and price.

After creating the models, we ran migrations to build the necessary database tables. Using Django’s built-in admin interface, we added and managed products easily, showing how efficient Django is for backend management.We then linked everything to templates, creating a page that displayed the inventory in a neat, table-like format. This made the system not only functional but also user-friendly. By the end of the session, we had a simple but practical Stock Inventory Management System, proof that Django could turn our ideas into usable applications.

The day wrapped up with Miss Zino addressing us once again. She reminded us of the importance of consistency, practice, and collaboration. She emphasized that what we built wasn’t just a class project but an example of how coding skills can solve real business challenges. Her words left us motivated to push even further as the Summit neared its final day.

Day 5

It was the final day of Django Summit 2025. It felt like the whole week had been building up to this moment. Our tutor guided us step by step through the process. This time, we were building a real project. We created a new folder inside Django called “sales.”. Together, we designed models that could represent products, complete with fields for the product name, price, quantity, and the date it was added.

Once the models were created, we migrated them into the database. With that done, we could now manage products directly through Django’s built-in admin panel, where we added, edited, and tracked items. By the end of the session, we had a functional sales management system that could serve as the backbone for a real business application.

The learning didn’t end with code, there was also room for celebration. Awards were given to participants who had the most engagement on the selfies we posted during the Summit. Those who were especially active in class also received gifts, including branded T-shirts and stickers as a token of appreciation.

And of course, no great event ends without good food. Everyone was served a meal to wrap up the day. To close the program, Miss Zino addressed us one last time. She congratulated everyone for staying consistent through the week and reminded us that coding is not just about typing commands, it’s about solving problems and creating tools that matter. She encouraged us to keep practicing and to keep supporting one another, even after the Summit ended.

We left the hall not just with notes and files on our laptops, but with the confidence that we could actually build something valuable.

Thanks to our sponsors and partners that made this five (5) days workshop a success; notably Python Software Foundation (PSF), Django Software Foundation, LaunchHer and ByteBridge.

 

GitHub Link to Projects – https://github.com/Hamplus-Technologies-Int-l-Hamplus-Hub

 

Story Written by:

Owhere Maureen Erhuvwu and Jones-Eboka Peace Chinyere

Interns with Hamplus Technologies International [Hamplus Hub]