Inspecting Django ORM Queries

Django Web Framework Tutorials

As Django developers, we work mostly with the object-oriented Django ORM interface when querying data from our databases. However, under the hood, the Django ORM constructs SQL queries to interact with the database. It can be useful to view the raw SQL for debugging performance issues or gaining a deeper understanding of how the ORM … Read more

Dealing with “Table Already Exists” Errors in Django South

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Django South is a useful database migration tool for Django projects. It allows you to make changes to your models and automatically generate migrations to update your database schema. However, you may encounter frustrating “table already exists” errors when running these migrations. In this post, we’ll explore some common causes and solutions for these errors. … Read more

Converting Django QuerySets to Lists

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Django’s powerful ORM allows developers to retrieve data from the database into Python objects called QuerySets. QuerySets have similarities to lists – they are iterable and can contain multiple objects. However, they have some key differences that make them not directly compatible with functions and operations meant for Python lists. Luckily, convertingQuerySets to lists is … Read more

Django Projects vs. Apps: Understanding the Difference

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When diving into the world of Django, developers often encounter the terms “projects” and “apps.” These concepts are fundamental to structuring a Django application, and understanding their differences is crucial for building robust and maintainable web projects. Let’s explore what projects and apps are, how they relate to each other, and best practices for using … Read more

Accessing the Request User in DRF Serializers

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When building APIs with Django Rest Framework (DRF), we often need to access details about the currently authenticated user in our serializers and views. DRF provides easy access to the current request in views, but accessing it in serializers requires a small tweak. In this post, we’ll explore a few ways to access the request.user … Read more

Adding Placeholders to Django CharFields

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Django’s forms provide a convenient way to create web forms for your applications. The CharField is one of the most commonly used field types, allowing you to define text inputs. Sometimes you may want to add a placeholder value to your CharFields, which shows example input text before the user starts typing. Django doesn’t have … Read more

Understand the Purpose of the Django Setting ‘SECRET_KEY’

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In Django, the ‘SECRET_KEY’ setting serves critical purpose in ensuring the security and integrity of web application. This unique key plays the fundamental role in various security-related functionalities within the Django framework. Let’s delve into the significance and uses of the ‘SECRET_KEY’ setting in Django. Purpose of ‘SECRET_KEY’ The primary functions of the ‘SECRET_KEY’ setting … Read more

How to Check if User is Logged In or Not in Django

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In web development, managing user authentication is a crucial aspect of building secure and user-friendly applications. Django, a popular Python web framework, provides built-in features for user authentication. One of most common tasks in web development is checking if a user is logged in or not. In this blog, we’ll explore how to determine the … Read more

How to Access Constants from Django settings.py in Templates

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In Django, the settings.py file serves as a central configuration hub for your web application. Its common to define constants, such as site information, API keys, or other configuration variables, in this file. But can you access these constants in your templates? In this blog post, we’ll explore how to access constants defined in Django … Read more

How to Filter Django Queries with Lists of Values

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In Django, you often need to filter query sets based on specific criteria. One common requirement is filtering an query with a list of values. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to filter Django queries using lists of values providing examples and best practices. Using the “in” Lookup Django ORM provides the in lookup … Read more

Deleting Records in Django Models

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Managing data in web application often involves deleting records from the database. In Django, the process of deleting records from models is straightforward but critical to understand to maintain data integrity. In this blog post we’ll explore how to delete records in Django models, cover best practices, and discuss the various options available. Deleting Records … Read more

How to get POST Request Values in Django

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In Django, handling POST requests and retrieving their values is essential for building interactive web applications that accept user input. POST requests are commonly used for submitting forms and sending data to the server without exposing it in the URL. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to retrieve POST request values in Django and … Read more

Creating a Website Blocker Using Python Script

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In a world filled with digital distractions, maintaining focus can be a challenge. But fear not, Python comes to the rescue! In this blog, we’ll explore how to create a website blocker using a Python script. This blocker will help you curb online distractions and boost your productivity. Prerequisites Before we dive into the code, … Read more

YouTube Video Downloader using Django

Hello learners, In this blog I will show how you can make your own YouTube video downloader using django. For this project we will use youtube_dl library and django web framework. we will also make simple UI using HTML and Bootstrap CSS, So that one can easily paste the URL of youtube video in our … Read more

How to Use Bootstrap Datepicker, Timepicker and Datetimepicker in Django

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Bootstrap Datepicker and Datetimepicker are handy tools for enhancing date and time input fields in your Django forms. They provide user-friendly date and time selection widgets. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through the steps to integrate Bootstrap Datepicker and Datetimepicker into your Django project, complete with practical examples. Read our Blog on How to Integrate … Read more