Lesson 4 - Hotel Booking & Ride sharing webapp- Static / media files config, bootstrap, & jQuery CDN

Welcome to my tutorial where I would be teaching you on full Stack web application development. We would be building a fully fledge, robust and dynamic web app that has the functionalities of airbnb, booking.com and uber. This tutorial is part of a series. Be sure to watch the previous videos on this channel to catch up on what we’ve covered so far.

In this tutorial, I talked about managing static files in Django, ensuring your web application can efficiently serve Images / Media, stylesheets, JavaScript, and other static assets. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what you will learn:

1. Downloading and Adding Bootstrap to Your Project
Bootstrap CSS and JS: Learn how to download Bootstrap's CSS and JavaScript files from the official Bootstrap website.
Project Integration: Step-by-step guidance on how to add these files to your Django project’s static directory, ensuring your application has a consistent and responsive design.
2. Configuring Static Files in Django Settings
Settings Configuration: Detailed instructions on how to configure the STATIC_URL and STATICFILES_DIRS in your settings.py file to correctly point to your static files directory.
3. Using the collectstatic Command
Collecting Static Files: Explanation of the collectstatic command, its purpose, and how to use it to collect static files from various apps into a single location for production deployment.
Deployment Tips: Insights on why and when to run the collectstatic command, especially in a production environment.
4. Adding jQuery CDN to Your Project
CDN Integration: How to include jQuery in your project using a Content Delivery Network (CDN), ensuring faster load times and better performance.
HTML Template Inclusion: Demonstration of how to add the jQuery CDN link to your Django templates, enabling dynamic and interactive features on your

By the end of this tutorial, you will have a solid understanding of how to manage and configure static files in a Django project. You’ll be able to seamlessly integrate third-party libraries like Bootstrap and jQuery, ensuring your web application is both stylish and functional. Additionally, you'll learn best practices for organizing and deploying static assets, making your development process smoother and more efficient.