Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn?

Hello Web App teaches beginner web app development for non-programmers. Assuming no programming background, Part 1 walks you through developing your unique idea, creating your web app, and launching on Heroku. Part 2 teaches more intermediate Django concepts like working with multiple models/databases, adding payments with Stripe, more efficient coding techniques, and more.

Do I need to know Python?

Only a little. I recommend going through the first few lessons of Learn Python the Hard Way so you understand how programming logic works. That said, Python is a delightfully easy-to-read language so if you're ambitious, you can go through Hello Web App without programming knowledge — you'll pickup the basic skills from the examples.

What does the tutorial cover?

You'll be building a "collection of things." It's a super generic format that you can update to build something unique. For example, you could build a blog (as a blog is a collection of posts), a LinkedIn-clone (a collection of employment data), or a directory (a collection of profiles). By making something unique, you'll remember what you learn and hopefully be excited to learn more after you finish the course.

How does Hello Web App differ from other programming books and courses?

Hello Web App isn't here to teach you how to become a back-end engineer — the goal is to help you build a web app quickly and easily. I want to give you that feeling of accomplishment as fast as possible! No theory, no "why" or "how". The goal is to show you how easy it can be to build a web app, and there are plenty of other tutorials and resources to tell you how things are working under the hood for after you're finished with this course.

What if I don't like it?

That's cool! Just let me know within 60 days of ordering the book and I'll refund you in full.