Introduction

• Join us for a wide-ranging tour through PyCharm’s recent machinery, in the context of leveling up your Django-in-PyCharm chops.
• Hosted by Paul Everitt, Developer Advocate at JetBrains, with guests Michael Kennedy and Nafiul Islam.
• Discussed Django tips, PyCharm features, and Michael's Django course.
• Lots of Q&A and demoes.

Main Topics Covered

• Introduction to Django and PyCharm.
• Highlighted Django's continued relevance and maturity in the Python web framework ecosystem.
• Mention of new Django features like async and await support.

Setting Up PyCharm for Django Development

• Demonstrated adding project interpreters and managing dependencies.
• Using plugins like Black for code formatting.
• Configuration of PyCharm for optimal Django support, including testing tools.

New UI of PyCharm

• Transition to the new PyCharm UI and how it improves the user experience.

Usage Tips in PyCharm

• Jumping to recent files and symbols using shortcuts.
• Refactoring and navigating using PyCharm’s intelligent features.
• Integration with IPython for enhanced console experiences.
• Managing imports automatically.

Enhanced Template Support

• Using PyCharm’s smart code navigation in Django templates.
• Autocompletion and refactoring in templates.

Other Notable Features

• Integration with web tools (CSS, JavaScript).
• HTTP client within PyCharm to test API endpoints.
• Database tools for editing and managing databases.
• Integrated test runner and debugger for thorough testing.