Blog by Prashant Anand
A Great Start to Our Backend Bootcamp Journey
Today was the first day of our much-awaited Backend Bootcamp Series for BCA 3rd-year students, and it truly felt like the beginning of something exciting and meaningful. The aim of this bootcamp is to give us hands-on experience in some of the most in-demand backend technologies like Django, FastAPI, MongoDB, Git & GitHub, AWS, and Docker.
The session was conducted by our trainer, Pravin Sir, who made sure to keep the entire session interactive and easy to follow. His way of explaining things, even the technical stuff, made it really comfortable for all of us to understand, especially since many of us were exploring Django for the first time.
What We Learned Today
We started with an introduction to Django, one of the most popular Python frameworks for backend development. Pravin Sir explained what Django is, why it’s used, and how it helps in building powerful and scalable web applications.
After that, we moved on to the installation process, step-by-step. We learned how to set up a virtual environment for Python projects (which helps to keep things organized and version-controlled), how to install Django within it, and how to check versions of various packages and frameworks using simple terminal commands.
We also got a basic idea of what a framework actually is and how Django follows the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture. Then, we explored the project structure—understanding important files like manage.py and learning what’s inside the main project folder (which is also a Python package). We discussed what routes are and how they play a role in connecting different parts of a web application.
One of the best parts was how we worked together to solve errors and problems that popped up during setup. Instead of getting stuck, we helped each other, discussed issues, and learned how to troubleshoot—something every developer must know!
Our Project: Learning Management System (LMS)
We also had a quick brainstorming session about our project for the bootcamp. We’ll be building a Learning Management System (LMS) where there will be two main users—students and teachers. The system will include login, role-based access, a backend database, and many more exciting features. It’ll be a real-world application that will help us apply everything we learn in the coming weeks.
A Special Visit
After the session, our Director Sir, Dr. Niraj Agrawal, visited us to share a few words of encouragement. He appreciated our interest and efforts and even announced some exciting new initiatives for us, which made the day feel even more special.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Day 1 was a great learning experience. We not only learned about Django and backend fundamentals but also got to be a part of a collaborative and motivating environment. Big thanks to Pravin Sir for the guidance and to Director Sir for the support. We’re excited for what’s ahead and ready to learn, build, and grow together in this journey!