Django GraphQL Strawberry Query Fundamentals
What you'll learn
- Set up a full Django, PostgreSQL, Docker, and VSCode development environment.
- Define Django models and relationships, and manage data using Django Admin.
- Build GraphQL APIs from scratch with Strawberry, connecting Django models to GraphQL types and schemas.
- Write and document GraphQL queries, mutations, inputs, and resolver functions.
- Perform advanced data operations including filtering, sorting, pagination, and querying relationships.
- Apply aggregation and grouping techniques using Django ORM and expose results via GraphQL.
- Master composing complex queries with comparison operators, logic controls (AND/OR), pattern matching, and set membership.
- Optimize your API and query performance for real-world applications.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of Python (variables, functions, simple classes)
- Comfortable using a code editor like VSCode
- No prior experience with Django ORM, GraphQL, or Strawberry is required — everything will be taught step-by-step
- Willingness to set up development tools like Docker, PostgreSQL, and local containers
Description
Welcome to Python Django GraphQL Strawberry Query Fundamentals — the course designed to give you a strong, practical foundation in building GraphQL APIs using Django ORM and Strawberry.
In this course, you’ll learn how to define Django models, create and query data, build GraphQL types and resolvers, and connect your backend to a fully working GraphQL schema. We’ll explore essential techniques like filtering, aggregating, composing complex queries, optimizing query performance, and structuring clean, scalable schemas.
You’ll also dive into key GraphQL fundamentals like types, inputs, field-level resolvers, pagination, sorting, and handling many-to-many relationships. Along the way, we'll implement best practices for containerized development using Docker, VSCode setup, Django Admin customization, and automated project management for a smooth developer workflow.
Whether you’re starting with Django or looking to add GraphQL to your skillset, this course focuses on clear, hands-on guidance. Each module builds on the last, giving you a complete, end-to-end project experience you can use to grow your real-world skills.
What you’ll need:
Basic Python knowledge is recommended. No prior experience with Django ORM, GraphQL, or Strawberry is required — we’ll cover all the key concepts step-by-step. Just bring your willingness to learn!
Let's get started and build it together!
Student Prerequisites
Basic understanding of Python (variables, functions, classes)
Familiarity with using a code editor like VSCode
Comfortable running basic commands in the terminal or command prompt
An interest in learning Django ORM and GraphQL (no prior experience needed)
Willingness to set up development tools (VSCode, Docker, PostgreSQL)
Enthusiasm to learn step-by-step and practice through guided exercises
Who this course is for:
- Beginners who want to learn Django ORM and GraphQL step-by-step
- Python developers looking to build APIs with GraphQL and Strawberry
- Django developers who want to integrate GraphQL into their projects
- Students interested in building modern backend systems using Django and GraphQL
- Anyone who wants a clear, hands-on introduction to querying, mutating, and managing data with Django and Strawberry
Instructor
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Very Academy is a personal project where I create programming tutorials and courses to help people learn practical skills in Computer Science and Technology.
My goal is to make learning more accessible and enjoyable, especially for those just starting out or looking to grow their developer skills step by step. I focus on real-world topics and hands-on projects that you can actually use in your work or personal learning.
I’m always working on new content and improving existing courses based on your feedback. Your learning experience matters a lot to me, and I truly appreciate you being part of this journey.
Thanks for checking out Very Academy — I hope you enjoy the courses and find them genuinely useful in your learning path. More great stuff coming soon!