Django App Generators - Curated List

Using Django App Generators, also known as project templates or boilerplates, can be a great way for beginners to start a new Django project more easily. These generators provide a preconfigured project structure with some commonly used features, reducing the initial setup time and helping beginners get started quickly.

Here's a list of some popular Django App Generators that beginners can consider:

✅ Django Cookiecutter​

Cookiecutter is a tool for creating project templates. There are several Django project templates available through Cookiecutter, including those with configurations for various use cases like REST APIs, web applications, and more.

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/cookiecutter/cookiecutter-django

✅ Django Project Boilerplate​

This is a simple and minimal boilerplate for Django projects. It includes basic settings, templates, and folder structure to get you started quickly.

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/chrisbartos/django-project-boilerplate

✅ Django-Seed​

Django-Seed is a command-line tool that generates a Django project with sensible defaults. It includes user authentication, settings, and other common configurations.

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/Brobin/django-seed

✅ Django Starter​

Django Starter is a minimal project template for Django beginners. It includes settings, templates, and an example app to help you start your project smoothly.

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/sunscrapers/django-starter

✅ DjangoX​

DjangoX is a full-featured Django starter project that includes user authentication, a Django admin dashboard, and integration with popular libraries like Django REST framework.

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/wsvincent/djangox

✅ Wemake Django Template​

Wemake Django Template is a template with a strong focus on code quality and best practices. It includes tools for linting, code formatting, and testing to ensure a high-quality project.

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/wemake-services/wemake-django-template

✅ Django Hackathon Starter:​

This starter kit is specifically designed for hackathons and includes user registration, authentication, and other features commonly needed in hackathon projects.

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/DrkSephy/django-hackathon-starter

✅ Django Rest Framework Starter​

If you're building a RESTful API with Django, this starter template is designed to kickstart your project with Django REST framework integration.

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/dustinfarris/django-rest-framework-starter

✅ Django Wagtail Starter​

If you're interested in building content-rich websites, Django Wagtail is a great choice. This starter template provides a starting point for Wagtail-based projects.

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/takeflight/django-wagtail-starter

✅ Django Vue.js Boilerplate​

If you plan to integrate Django with Vue.js for frontend development, this boilerplate provides a setup with Django on the backend and Vue.js on the frontend.

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/NdagiStanley/vue-django

✅ Django App Generator​

Besides the above options, the Rocket Generator can also help to bootstrap a new Django Codebase quickly by providing things like extended user model, and DB Models, enabling API Generator, and getting the code in the end. How it works:

• Select Design
• Edit the Database Layer (define models)
• Add Docker Configuration
• Confirm & Download the code (ZIP & GitHub Repository)

✅ In Summary​

Remember to read the documentation and instructions provided in each repository to learn how to use these templates effectively. These templates can save you time and effort when starting a new Django project, making it easier for beginners to focus on building their applications.  

✅ Resources​

• 👉 Access AppSeed and start your next project
• 👉 Deploy Projects on Aws, Azure, and DO via DeployPRO
• 👉 Create landing pages with Simpllo, an open-source site builder
• 👉 Django App Generator - A 2nd generation App Builder