The Teach Yourself in 24 Hours series has several unique elements that will help you as you are trying to learn the Django framework. Throughout the book, I use the following elements to draw attention to specific concepts:
Did you Know?
This element provides information about slightly off-topic tangents that may be beneficial to you but that are not necessarily directly related to the current section.
By the Way
This element provides information that is directly related to the current section but that does not necessarily flow with the text. It discusses what is happening in the background or points that you may not easily pick up on but that are important.
Watch Out!
This element notes important things that you need to know before proceeding through the book. It is important to read these sections to avoid problems with your website.
The "Try It Yourself" sections are designed to take you through the steps of actually performing the tasks that you have been reading about. Do not skip these sections. They usually provide additional information about the topic and are a great chance to practice the concepts.
At the end of each hour, you will find the following sections that are designed to help you solidify what you have read:
The "Q&A" section poses questions and gives answers on concepts that are related to the hour but that fall outside what is covered in the book.
The "Quiz" section provides questions and answers about the topics covered in each hour.
The "Exercises" section lists activities that you can do to practice what you have learned during the hour. These exercises are a great way to strike out on your own a bit and get more confident with Django.