This document introduces the Django Bath and Bristol Users Group (DBBUG), a local community for Django developers. It provides an overview of Django, describing it as a high-level Python web framework that emphasizes rapid development and flexible URLs. It also summarizes DBBUG, noting that it is an informal, friendly group that meets in pubs and provides industry talks and mailing list support for individuals, freelancers, and businesses working with Django in the Bath and Bristol area.

1. Django Bath and
Bristol Users Group
#DBBUG
#DBBUG

2. About me...
● James Guest
● Digital Consultant & PM in Bristol
● Not a coder (but dabble)
● Digital/web projects for over 15 years
● Python/Django projects for past 3 years
● DBBUG member throughout
● More at: www.jamesguest.co.uk
#DBBUG

3. What is Django?
● A high-level Python framework
● Not really a CMS (although apps exist)
● Rapid: DB API, Auto admin, flexible URL's
● Encourages pragmatic design: Data models
● Template system: Total HTML control
● High performance / scalable: Caching
● More at: www.djangoproject.com
#DBBUG

4. What is DBBUG?
● A local Django community
● Individuals, freelancers, business, students
● Informal, friendly, social
● Pub meetings and talks from industry
● Support network via mailing list
● https://groups.google.com/group/dbug/
#DBBUG

5. Who's doing Django?
#DBBUG

6. Find out more...
#DBBUG
https://groups.google.com/group/dbug/
www.djangoproject.com
#DBBUG