Django in Termux

This guide provides detailed steps for installing Django on Termux, a terminal emulator for Android.

Table of Contents

• Video Tutorial
• Auto Install
• Manual Process
  • Step 1: Update Termux Package List
  • Step 2: Install Python and Git
  • Step 3: Install Django and Required Packages
  • Step 4: Verify Installation
  • Step 5: Create a Django Project
  • Step 6: Run the Development Server
• Question: Why We Do Not Recommend Installing Django in a Virtual Environment
• License
• Uses
• Contributing

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Video Tutorial

For a visual guide on installing django in Termux, watch the YouTube video tutorial:

Auto Install

To automatically install all required packages, execute the following command:

curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cyberkernelofficial/django-in-termux/main/commands.txt | bash

Manual Process

Update Termux Package List

Ensure your package list is up to date with the following command:

pkg update -y && pkg upgrade -y

Install Python and Git

Install Python and Git using the package manager pkg:

pkg install python3 git -y

Install Django and Required Packages

1. Install Django using pip, the Python package manager:

pip install django

2. For image processing in Django, install the python-pillow package:

pkg install python-pillow -y

3. To manage date and time effectively, Django requires tzdata:

pip install tzdata

Verify Installation

Confirm the Django installation by checking its version:

django-admin --version

Create a Django Project

Create a new Django project with the following command:

django-admin startproject mysite

Run the Development Server

Move into your project directory:

cd mysite

Start the Django development server:

python manage.py runserver

Visit http://127.0.0.1:8000 in your web browser to view your Django project.

Why We Do Not Recommend Installing Django in a Virtual Environment

When installing the Pillow package in Termux using pip, some devices encounter errors. As a workaround, we suggest using the python-pillow package instead of directly installing from pip. Furthermore, activating a virtual environment may cause Pillow to malfunction due to isolation from its necessary dependencies. Hence, we recommend installing Django globally to ensure its seamless functionality.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Uses

Feel free to use this guide for installing Django on Termux interactively.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any improvements or suggestions, please feel free to create a pull request.