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I loved the 1.5 version, and just ordered the new version. If Pydanny or Audrey stops by to read this, I have a suggestion.

You two should write a book aimed at someone entirely new to Django. I've seen your book often recommended as the second book on Django you should read. However, there isn't a good first book that isn't very outdated. How about "One Scoop of Django", as an intro for someone brand new to Django? Perhaps more example based, but still with your fun style. Or you could expand your current book with some new chapters.

Thanks!

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I'm writing an intro to Django book right now, aimed at a more visual/template-based way of learning. Aiming to have it out by June: http://hellowebapp.com

I think the actual Django manual is One Scoop, at least if you already have a basic understanding of webdev and Python. It's fantastically well written. I downloaded the PDF version and read it pretty much cover to cover to learn Django. To me, Two Scoops picks up right where the manual leaves off. Maybe the biggest problem is that the manual maybe doesn't present itself as totally valid linear resource.

It is a great resource, but it is getting out of date. They even have a disclaimer on that page [1] now:

    While the book mentions Django version 1.4 in places, 
    the vast majority of the book is for Django version 1.0, 
    which was released over four years ago. 

    Therefore this resource is extremely out of date and, 
    until the book is finished being updated, we ask that, 
    at this time, djangobook.com not be used for educational purposes.

That matters most to a beginner. If you're following along at home with Django 1.6, and the code doesn't work like it says, then you're stuck.

[1] http://www.djangobook.com/en/2.0/index.html

I think he is talking about this https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/1.6/intro/tutorial01/

Indeed, it is One Scoop of Django

How about http://www.tangowithdjango.com/ ?

Admittedly, this is aimed at Django 1.5, but I've found it to be very good. We're current using it the main resource for students learning Django and they seem to be finding it very useful.

Wholeheartedly agree, something up-to-date to bridge the gap between the Django tutorial and Two Scoops would be fantastic!

+1 for a "bridge the gap" book.

I believe that they don't do it because the Django documentation is excellent. It is more than enough for newbies.

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