Django is a high-level Python-based, open-source web framework written in Python to develop a web application to encourage rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. Django follows the model-view-template architectural pattern and developed by a fast-moving online-new operation. Django is designed to handle intensive deadlines of a newsroom and the stringent requirements of the experienced web developers who developed it. It allows you to build a high performing web application QUICKLY. 

Django, a web application framework is a collection of modules that are grouped together to enable you to create an application or a website from an existing source. This collection of modules makes the development of web application or a website fast and easier. 

A single person can design and still can include advanced functionality like authentication support, admin panel, management panel, contact forms, comment boxes, file upload, and many more. To create a website from scratch you would have to develop these components by yourself. These components are already built and you just need to configure them as per your REQUIREMENT to build your site. You can focus on developing your APP as Django offers a big collection of modules that can be easily used in projects and takes care of most of the hassle of web development.

Django is named after one of the best guitarists of all time Django Reinhardt, a gypsy jazz GUITARIST from the 1930s to early 1950s.

2.2.1 is the latest and stable VERSION now.