Build a Job Board with Django and React | Step-by-Step Tutorial with AI Tools (Lesson 1)

🔨 Build a Job Board with Django and React – Lesson 1

Want to create a job board like Indeed or Naukri using Django, Django REST Framework, and React — while learning how to build smarter using AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot? You’re in the right place.

In this first lesson, we’ll walk through:

-Project overview and what we’ll build

-Tech stack: Django, DRF, PostgreSQL, React

-Setting up a virtual environment

-Installing Django and DRF

-Creating and running your first Django project

-Understanding project folder structure

By the end of this series, you’ll have a production-ready full-stack job portal powered by Django and React — perfect for portfolios, freelancing, or startups.

💡 We’re also using AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot throughout the process to speed up learning and development.

🚀 Start your coding journey here — the smart way!

00:00 - Welcome & What You'll Build
01:15 - Tech Stack we will use
02:11 - Why Django?
02:50 - What Is a Job Board? (Real-World Use Case)
05:40 - Front End
06:00 - Let’s Begin Your Full-Stack Journey!
11:30 - What You’ll Learn in the Next Video
12:00 - Let’s Begin Your Full-Stack Journey!

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“Creating Models and Apps – Users and Employers”

[ajeetcodes]

What do you want to see most in this Job Board series — authentication, search filters, admin dashboard, or deployment?

[anirudhathakur]

Thanks for explaining why Django is better for projects like this 🙌

[Dev-Nagrho]

Hey @ajeetcodes i liked the way module is displayed at 4:58 . Will you teach on payment method ( like pricing done on Naukri and Indeed per job post, per month subscription, company registration fee ) ? I also want to know when this series is likely to end .