Models in Django

A model is the sole, authoritative source of your data's information. It comprises both the fields and the actions needed by the data stored. As a convention, one model maps to a single table in the database.

10 Tips for Beginners getting started with Django

Django is keen on adhering to the MVC (Model View Controller) convention that many frameworks follow. However, the framework is keen on working with its own control rules. Since the control you need when dealing with your Django apps is not isolated, Django is sometimes called an MVT application with the View component bridging the Model component and Template component of your apps.