Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design.

All documentation is in the "docs" directory and online at http://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/. If you're just getting started, here's how we recommend you read the docs:

* First, read docs/intro/install.txt for instructions on installing Django.

* Next, work through the tutorials in order (docs/intro/tutorial01.txt,
  docs/intro/tutorial02.txt, etc.).

* If you want to set up an actual deployment server, read
  docs/howto/deployment/index.txt for instructions.

* You'll probably want to read through the topical guides (in docs/topics)
  next; from there you can jump to the HOWTOs (in docs/howto) for specific
  problems, and check out the reference (docs/ref) for gory details.

Docs are updated rigorously. If you find any problems in the docs, or think they should be clarified in any way, please take 30 seconds to fill out a ticket here:

http://code.djangoproject.com/newticket

To get more help:

* Join the #django channel on irc.freenode.net. Lots of helpful people
  hang out there. Read the archives at http://botland.oebfare.com/logger/django/.

* Join the django-users mailing list, or read the archives, at
  http://groups.google.com/group/django-users.

To contribute to Django:

* Check out http://www.djangoproject.com/community/ for information
  about getting involved.