Posts Tagged with 'Django'
Django REST Framework: Read-only and Write-only Fields in Serializers
When building APIs using Django REST Framework (DRF), it's important to control how data is exposed and accepted. You may want certain fields to be visible in the response but not accepted in a request …
Django REST Framework Validation with Serializers
Validating data is a critical part of building any API. In Django REST Framework (DRF), serializers provide built-in and customizable validation mechanisms that ensure your input data is clean, consistent, and secure before hitting the …
Django ModelSerializer: The Power Tool for Building APIs
In Django REST Framework (DRF), ModelSerializer is the fastest and cleanest way to build serializers for your models. While you can manually define every field using the base Serializer class, ModelSerializer saves time, reduces errors, …
Django REST Framework Serializers: A Complete Guide
In Django REST Framework (DRF), Serializers play a central role in building APIs. They convert complex data types like Django models into native Python data types that can be easily rendered into JSON, XML, or …
Understanding RESTful API Concepts: HTTP Methods, Status Codes, and Endpoints
APIs are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications, allowing systems to communicate and exchange data. One of the most common styles of APIs is the RESTful API — short for Representational State Transfer. …
Why Django REST Framework is Better Than Plain Django Views for APIs
Django is one of the most powerful and popular Python web frameworks. It’s excellent for building full-stack web applications. But when it comes to building APIs—especially RESTful APIs—Django REST Framework (DRF) shines far brighter than …
Introduction to Django REST Framework (DRF)
Django REST Framework (DRF) is a powerful and flexible toolkit for building Web APIs in Django. If you've used Django for building web apps, DRF will feel natural but adds great tools for API serialization, …
Django Discussion – A Deep Dive into the Python Web Framework
Django, the web framework for perfectionists with deadlines, has stood the test of time since its release in 2005. It's one of the most powerful and mature web frameworks available in the Python ecosystem and …
Django Useful Resources – The Ultimate Guide
Whether you're a beginner starting out with Django or an experienced developer looking to expand your knowledge, having the right resources is crucial. This guide compiles the most helpful websites, tutorials, books, tools, and communities …
Django Quick Guide: From Setup to Deployment
Django is a high-level Python web framework that enables rapid development of secure and maintainable websites. It's designed to help developers take applications from concept to launch as quickly as possible. "The web framework for …
Django AJAX – A Complete Guide
AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) allows web pages to communicate with the server in the background, without reloading the entire page. In Django, AJAX is often used to submit forms, update content dynamically, or fetch …
Django RSS Feeds – A Complete Guide
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a way to share frequently updated content like blog posts, news articles, or podcasts in a standardized XML format. Django provides built-in support for generating RSS feeds using the django.contrib.syndication …
Django Comments System – A Complete Guide
Adding a comment system is a common requirement in many web applications—such as blogs, news portals, forums, and e-learning platforms. While Django does not include a built-in comment framework out of the box anymore (it …
Django Caching – A Complete Guide
In any high-performance web application, caching is a crucial technique to improve speed and reduce server load. Django offers a flexible and powerful caching framework that integrates with various backends like Memcached, Redis, database, or …
Django Sessions – A Complete Guide
In any dynamic web application, maintaining user state across multiple requests is essential. This is where sessions come in. Django provides a powerful and secure session framework that simplifies session management while offering flexibility and …