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# [What is Django?](https://blog.altafshaikh.in/what-is-django?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What is Django? Django is a free and open source web application framework, written in Python. A Web framework is a set of components that provide a standard way to develop websites fast and easily. Some well known sites that use Django include Insta...

Mar 17, 2021 · 3 min read · blog.altafshaikh.in  
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