How to Install Django on AlmaLinux

Step 1: Update System Packages

Before installing any new software, it’s a good practice to update your system’s package repositories and installed packages

sudo dnf update

Step 2: Install Python and pip

Django is a Python framework, so you need to have Python installed on your system. On AlmaLinux, Python is usually preinstalled. However, if it’s not, you can install it using DNF:

sudo dnf install python3

You also need to ensure you have pip, the Python package manager, installed. You can check if it’s already installed by running

pip3 --version

If it’s not installed, you can install it using:

sudo dnf install python3-pip

Step 3: Install Django

Once Python and pip are installed, you can install Django using pip

sudo pip3 install django

This command will install the latest stable version of Django.

Step 4: Verify Django Installation

After the installation is complete, you can verify that Django is installed correctly by checking its version

django-admin --version

This command should output the version number of Django installed on your system

Step 5: Optional – Create a Virtual Environment (Recommended)

It’s considered a good practice to work within a virtual environment to manage dependencies for your Django projects. To create a virtual environment, you can use the venv module:

python3 -m venv myenv

Replace myenv with the name you want to give to your virtual environment. To activate the virtual environment, you can run:

source myenv/bin/activate

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should now have Django installed on your AlmaLinux system. You can start developing web applications using Django by creating projects and applications within your virtual environment. Make sure to consult the Django documentation for further guidance on building your Django projects.