Full-Stack Web Development :Build A Subscription-Based App

Create and Deploy a Revenue-Ready SaaS Product with Task Management and Tiered Memberships

What you'll learn

Set up a development environment

Install and configure Django for web application development.

Initiate and structure a Django project and app.

Develop a custom user model for authentication.

Utilize Django migrations to structure a database.

Implement a secure authentication system in Django.

Develop and structure views for user authentication.

Create and apply URL patterns in Django projects.

Design and implement Django templates for user interfaces.

Set up and customize templates for login, signup, and password reset.

Configure an email backend in Django with Gmail.

Test and debug authentication features.

Create a static directory for styling the web application.

Build a basic Todo application as a core SaaS feature.

Define, apply, and test CRUD operations in Django views.

Implement form-based task creation for the Todo app.

Protect app views using Django's built-in security features.

Integrate Stripe to enable payment processing for subscriptions.

Register and configure a Stripe account and API keys.

Design and configure subscription models for a SaaS product.

Apply feature restrictions based on membership level.

Configure Stripe webhooks for event handling.

Install and configure Git for version control.

Develop subscription-based templates and views.

Execute custom management commands in Django.

Troubleshoot and debug the application for production readiness.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of HTML,CSS,JAVASCRIPT

Basic knowledge of Python

A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux

Internet connection for accessing tools and resources

Description

Full-Stack web Development :Build a Subscription-Based App is a hands-on, 10-hour course designed to take you from a foundational understanding of web development to building a fully operational SaaS application. Utilizing Django and Python, this course introduces modern web app development techniques while focusing on creating a functional subscription-based Todo app that can support real users.We begin by exploring the basics of web development, covering the concept of SaaS and why it has become a dominant model in today’s software landscape. This foundation prepares you for understanding the business and technical needs of building and launching a SaaS product. You’ll start by setting up your environment, installing Python, configuring Django, and using Visual Studio Code, ensuring you have the tools needed for professional development.In the early sections, you'll learn about Django, one of the most robust frameworks in Python, essential for building scalable web applications. You’ll learn to create, organize, and manage Django projects and apps, diving deep into authentication and user management. This course places strong emphasis on security, teaching you to build a custom user model, create secure login and registration flows, and integrate password reset options—each reinforced with hands-on examples to ensure understanding and mastery.Once the authentication system is established, you’ll build a basic Todo application, which serves as the core feature for our SaaS project. This Todo app will involve CRUD operations, form management, and template creation, offering an in-depth experience with Django’s Model-View-Template (MVT) structure. These lessons ensure you understand the essential building blocks of any web application, preparing you to create dynamic, interactive features for your users.The advanced section focuses on transforming this Todo app into a SaaS product by integrating Stripe. You’ll learn how to set up a Stripe account, generate API keys, and securely handle payments. Through Stripe integration, you’ll gain practical experience in developing a subscription model, creating custom pricing plans, and ensuring that your app can monetize user engagement. These skills are essential in the growing SaaS industry, allowing you to design apps that generate recurring revenue.Version control and deployment skills are also emphasized, with modules on Git and GitHub integration. You’ll explore Git for managing project versions, collaborating with team members, and tracking changes in a streamlined manner. With GitHub, you’ll learn to manage repositories and ensure your project is always safe, collaborative, and ready for updates.By the end of this course, you'll have completed a project-ready, subscription-based Todo application, equipped with all essential features of a SaaS product, from authentication and task management to membership plans and payment processing. This course is ideal for beginners in web development, intermediate developers looking to enhance their SaaS skills, and entrepreneurs interested in creating a scalable software product. Through practical, step-by-step instruction, you’ll leave this course ready to build, deploy, and manage SaaS applications on your own.Required Skills, Experience, Tools, or EquipmentSkills and Experience: Basic programming knowledge (preferably in Python) and a fundamental understanding of HTML/CSS are helpful but not required. Familiarity with web development concepts, although not mandatory, will aid in understanding the technical discussions.Tools and Equipment:A computer running Windows, macOS, or LinuxInternet connection for accessing tools and resourcesVisual Studio Code (or other IDE)Python 3.x installedAccess to Git and GitHub for version controlIntended LearnersThis course is ideal for:Aspiring web developers interested in learning the entire process of building a web application from scratch.Entrepreneurs and business owners aiming to understand the mechanics of SaaS applications, particularly those interested in building subscription-based products.Intermediate developers who want to deepen their knowledge of Django, authentication, and payment integration.Students studying web development or software engineering who need hands-on, project-based learning.With minimal prerequisites, this course supports those with a passion for learning, making it accessible for beginners while providing depth and rigor for more advanced learners. Whether your goal is a career in web development or creating a personal project, this course offers the toolkit to bring your ideas to life.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Full-Stack Development

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What is full-stack development?

Lecture 3 Client-side vs. server-side vs. database

Lecture 4 What is SaaS

Lecture 5 Types of subscription models

Lecture 6 Popular subscription-based platforms and features

Section 2: Setting Up the Development Environment

Lecture 7 Python Installation on Windows

Lecture 8 Python Installation on MacOS

Lecture 9 Installing Visual Studio Code

Lecture 10 Installing Python Extension for visual studio code

Lecture 11 Installing Black code formatter for visual studio code

Lecture 12 Creating and activating a virtual environment on Windows

Lecture 13 Creating a virtual environment on MacOS

Lecture 14 Activating a virtual environment on MacOS

Lecture 15 Updating pip in virtual environment

Lecture 16 Installing django

Lecture 17 What is a Django Project

Lecture 18 Creating a Django project

Lecture 19 Creating a Django App

Lecture 20 Exploring the structure and contents of a new Django App

Section 3: Building an Authentication System

Lecture 21 Creating a Custom User Model

Lecture 22 Creating a CustomUserCreationForm

Lecture 23 Official Django Supported Databases

Lecture 24 Django Migrations

Lecture 25 Starting Django Development Server

Lecture 26 Create a superuser account

Lecture 27 Creating views for the auth app Part 1

Lecture 28 Creating views for the auth app Part 2

Lecture 29 Creating views for the auth app Part 3

Lecture 30 Creating views for the auth app Part 4

Lecture 31 Creating URL Patterns for auth_app

Lecture 32 Including URL Patterns for the auth_app in the Project URL

Lecture 33 Creating and configuring a root templates directory

Lecture 34 Creating a Base template part 1

Lecture 35 Creating a Base template part 2

Lecture 36 Creating a Base template part 3

Lecture 37 Creating home template

Lecture 38 Creating custom templatetags

Lecture 39 Creating the signup template

Lecture 40 Creating a login template

Lecture 41 Setting Up Password Reset URL Configuration

Lecture 42 Creating Passwordresetform template

Lecture 43 Passwordresetdone Template

Lecture 44 Passwordresetconfirm template

Lecture 45 Creating the Passwordresetcomplete template

Lecture 46 Setting Up Redirects URLs

Lecture 47 Generate an App Password from Google

Lecture 48 Configure Gmail as Your Email Backend in Django

Lecture 49 Testing the authentication system

Lecture 50 Creating a static directory

Lecture 51 Creating custom css

Section 4: Building the Core Task Management Application

Lecture 52 Create a Todo App

Lecture 53 Define the Todo Model

Lecture 54 Create and apply Migrations

Lecture 55 Create Forms for Task Creation

Lecture 56 Define Views for CRUD Operations Part 1

Lecture 57 Define Views for CRUD Operations Part 2

Lecture 58 Define URLS for Todos APP

Lecture 59 Create a Todo form template

Lecture 60 Create a todo_confirm_delete.html template

Lecture 61 Create a todo_list.html template part 1

Lecture 62 Create a todo_list.html template part 2

Lecture 63 Create a todo_list.html template part 3

Lecture 64 Create a todo_list.html template part 4

Lecture 65 Code Modifications

Lecture 66 Protecting Todos views

Lecture 67 Modifying LOGIN_REDIRECT_URL

Lecture 68 Flashing messages for new created tasks

Lecture 69 Fixing Software Bugs.

Section 5: Implementing Membership Plans and Subscription Models

Lecture 70 Converting Todo App into SaaS

Lecture 71 Creating and registering a subscriptions app

Lecture 72 Create a stripe account

Lecture 73 Creating Stripe API Keys

Lecture 74 Installing Stripe

Lecture 75 Installing Git

Lecture 76 Git configuration

Lecture 77 Creating a Github account

Lecture 78 Installing Stripe CLI

Lecture 79 Creating stripe webhook secret key

Lecture 80 Installing Python -dotenv package

Lecture 81 Creating a .env file

Lecture 82 Create subscription products in stripe

Lecture 83 Create Subscriptions App Models

Lecture 84 Migrating the subscriptions models

Lecture 85 Define a Custom Management Command to create and update subscription plans

Lecture 86 Executing Script to create Subscriptions Plans in Database

Lecture 0 Creating Views for Subscription Management - Part 1

Lecture 0 Creating Views for Subscription Management - Part 2

Lecture 87 Creating Views for Subscription Management - Part 3

Lecture 88 Creating Views for Subscription Management - Part 4

Lecture 89 Creating URL Patterns for the Subscription App

Lecture 90 Creating the Pricing Plan Template Part 1

Lecture 91 Creating the Pricing Plan Template Part 2

Lecture 92 Creating the Pricing Plan Template Part 3

Lecture 93 Creating the Pricing Plan Template Part 4

Lecture 94 Creating the Pricing Plan Template Part 5

Lecture 95 Creating Success and Cancel Templates for Subscription

Lecture 96 Create utility functions

Lecture 97 Add a new field to the Todo App Model

Lecture 98 Update Todo Views to apply feature Restrictions Part 1

Lecture 99 Update Todo Views to apply feature Restrictions Part 2

Lecture 100 Update Todo App Templates to apply feature Restrictions

Aspiring web developers,Entrepreneurs and business owners,Intermediate developers,Students studying web development or software engineering who need hands-on, project-based learning.