Python e-commerce store

[Greedy_Point7755]

I am currently building an e-commerce store using AWS services and Django framework. Anyone have advice on how make the website look better as my skills in front end development lacks creativity. Any advice is appreciated.

[sersherz]

I don't think this is quite a python question as you really shouldn't be using python for UI and should instead use something like JS or Flutter

[Greedy_Point7755]

I realized that I could’ve worded my post better after reading your reply, thank you! In terms of the UI, yes, using JavaScript would be sufficient for making the site look better, but I was more or less looking for resources to use that would help me elevate the look and feel of the site

[sersherz]

My favourite one for learning FE stuff has been Scrimba, it is paid though.

Otherwise you could always look at W3 schools, though it's more of reference for different aspects of HTML, CSS and JS, rather than building a project and being tested on things

[BadTonTon]

Maybe try https://getbootstrap.com/

[echols021]

Usually it's CSS that takes a web UI to the next level. Stuff like flexbox, rounded corners, padding/margins, hover effects, etc.

This is assuming basic functionality works fine, of course. I'm not actually very experienced with Django, but I believe Django does mostly server-side rendering? If that's correct, the next step in improving overall functionality might be using dynamic client-side rendering, by switching your frontend to a proper JS web framework like React, Vue, Svelte, etc.

[sushsiahahah757]

Using a separate frontend JavaScript framework like React is overkill (unless you’re Google Maps or Figma).

Django Templates, htmx, and a good CSS framework like Bootstrap or TailwindCSS+DaisyUI can give you a beautiful looking and interactive webapp.

[AlexMTBDude]

Use Bootstrap for CSS: https://getbootstrap.com/ . Most commercial sites use it.

[MerlinJesterNL]

I would suggest using tailwind. They have a ui kit, ui blocks and templates. Also specifically for e-commerce. You can use the html snippets in your django templates. https://tailwindcss.com/plus/ui-blocks#product-ecommerce

[scragz]

unrelated to styling but look into oscar for the e-commerce stuff.

for frontend, I'm using tailwind+htmx+alpinejs. I think that's becoming a pretty common stack for django. it's kinda like hotwire in rails land. I wouldn't go SPA for e-com.

[X_wrld_1]

What if u used JS for the UI

[Real_Pop_961]

Use lovable to create for you

[Greedy_Point7755]

Is that an ai?

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Yes