Django order_by QuerySet: Ascending and Descending Sorting

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Django ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) provides robust way to interact with databases and retrieve data. The order_by method is fundamental tool for sorting query results in both ascending and descending orders. In this blog post, we will explore how to use the order_by method in Django to perform ascending and descending sorting on query sets. The … Read more

How to use Raw SQL Queries in Django

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Django, high-level Python web framework, offers powerful Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) layer for database interaction. However there are scenarios where you might need to execute raw SQL queries directly. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to use raw SQL queries in Django when and why you might need them, and best practices to ensure security … Read more

Performing OR Filters in Django Queries

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Django’s robust ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) provides powerful tools for querying databases. When it comes to filtering data, you might need to perform OR operations, where you retrieve data that matches one condition or another. In this blog post, we will explore how to perform OR filters in Django queries, providing various examples to illustrate different … Read more

Getting the Full Absolute URL with Domain in Django: A Practical Guide

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In Django, its common to need the full absolute URL (including the domain) for various purposes, such as generating links, sending emails with clickable links or building sitemaps. In this blog post, wwill explore different methods to obtain the absolute URL in Django, along with practical examples. Using the HttpRequest Object One straightforward way to … Read more

How to Use GROUP BY Queries in Django

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Grouping and aggregating data in a database is common task when building web applications. In Django you can achieve this using the group_by feature, which is similar to SQL’s GROUP BY clause. In this blog post, will explore how to use the group_by feature in Django to perform grouped queries and aggregate data effectively. Understanding … Read more

RuntimeWarning: DateTimeField Received Naive Datetime in Django/Python

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If you ever worked with Django or Python and seen RuntimeWarning like the one mentioned in the error message, “DateTimeField received a naive datetime while time zone support is active,” you might be wondering what it means and how to solve it. In this blog post, we explore the causes of this warning and how … Read more

Select_related vs Prefetch_related in Django ORM: Whats Difference

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Django, powerful Python web framework, provides two essential methods for optimizing database queries: select_related and prefetch_related. Both methods aim to reduce the number of database queries by efficiently retrieving related data. In this blog post we’ll explore the key differences between select_related and prefetch_related and when to use each in your Django projects. Difference between … Read more

Make Input Fields Readonly or Disabled in Django Forms

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In Django forms play a crucial role in handling user input and data validation. Occasionally, you may need to make certain form fields readonly or disabled, preventing users from modifying them. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to achieve this in Django forms, whether you want to make a field readonly or disabled and … Read more

What’s the best way to extend the User model in Django?

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Django, a robust Python web framework, comes with built-in User model for managing user authentication. However in many applications, you’ll need to extend the User model to store additional user-related information or add custom functionality. In this blog post, we’ll explore the best practices for extending the User model in Django. Check our blogs on … Read more

AbstractUser vs AbstractBaseUser in Django: User Model

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Django is a popular Python web framework, provides flexible options for creating custom user model to manage authentication and user data in your applications. Two key components for defining custom user models are AbstractUser and AbstractBaseUser. In this blog post, we’ ll explore the differences between these two approaches and help you decide which one … Read more

OneToOneField() vs ForeignKey() in Django Model

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Django is a popular web framework for Python, offers powerful Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) system that simplifies database interactions. When designing your database schema, you often need to define relationships between different models. Two common ways to establish these relationships are using OneToOneField() and ForeignKey() fields. In this blog post, we’ll explore the differences between these … Read more

Creating a JSON Response Using Django and Python

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JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is widely used data interchange format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. In web development, its common to send and receive data in JSON format. Django, a popular Python web framework, makes it straightforward to generate JSON responses for your web applications. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to create … Read more

Create Unique Together for Two Fields in Django Model: UniqueConstraint

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In Django, ensuring data integrity is essential to maintain the consistency and accuracy of your database. One common requirement is to enforce uniqueness for combinations of two or more fields in a model. While the unique_together option within Meta class is a common way to achieve this, Django 2.2 and later versions offer a more … Read more

How to Filter Empty or NULL Values in a QuerySet in Django

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Django is powerful and popular web framework for Python that comes with built-in Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) system. One common task when working with databases in Django is filtering QuerySets to retrieve only the records that meet certain criteria. In some cases, you may need to filter out records with empty or NULL values in specific … 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

How to Reset/Change Django Admin Password

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Django admin panel is a powerful tool for managing your website’s content and configuration. However if you’ve forgotten the password for your Django admin account or need to reset it for any reason, you can easily do so using Django’s built-in management commands. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps to reset … Read more

Master Debugging in Django and Django Rest Framework in Good Way

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Debugging is an essential skill for any Django developer. In this blog, we will explore debugging tools and techniques available in Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF). We’ll cover common debugging scenarios and provide practical examples to help you identify and resolve issues effectively . Note: Debugging should primarily be done in development environments. Avoid … Read more

What is related_name Attribute in Django Models

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Django is a powerful Python web framework, offers an elegant and efficient way to work with database relationships through its models. In Django models, the related_name attribute is a valuable tool that provides a way to customize the reverse relationship name between models. In this blog, we’ll explore what related_name is used for in Django … Read more