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Template System Basics<\/h3>\n

A Django template is a string of text that is intended to separate the presentation of a document from its data. A template defines placeholders and various bits of basic logic (i.e., template tags) that regulate how the document should be displayed. Usually, templates are used for producing HTML, but Django templates are equally capable of generating any text-based format.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive in with a simple example template. This template describes an HTML page that thanks a person for placing an order with a company. Think of it as a form letter:<\/p>\n

<html>\n<head><title>Ordering notice<\/title><\/head>\n\n<body>\n\n<p>Dear {{ person_name }},<\/p>\n\n<p>Thanks for placing an order from {{ company }}. It's scheduled to\nship on {{ ship_date|date:\"F j, Y\" }}.<\/p>\n\n<p>Here are the items you've ordered:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n{% for item in item_list %}\n<li>{{ item }}<\/li>\n{% endfor %}\n<\/ul>\n\n{% if ordered_warranty %}\n<p>Your warranty information will be included in the packaging.<\/p>\n{% endif %}\n\n<p>Sincerely,<br \/>{{ company }}<\/p>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html><\/pre>\n
This template is basic HTML with some variables and template tags thrown in. Let\u2019s step through it:<\/p>\n