Learn Django Rest Framework (DRF) the easy way with our step-by-step tutorials. Master the basics, authentication, serializers, and views. Build RESTful APIs effortlessly, improve your Django projects, and create powerful web services. Our beginner-friendly DRF tutorials provide clear explanations and practical examples to help you become an API development pro. Start your journey to building secure and efficient RESTful APIs with DRF today!
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
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) is a essential security feature that controls how web pages in one domain can request and access resources from another domain. While configuring CORS, you may encounter an error message stating, “Cannot use wildcard in Access-Control-Allow-Origin when credentials flag is true.” In this blog post, we will dive into the CORS … Read more
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
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
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
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
In Django, handling GET requests and retrieving there values is a fundamental aspect of web development. GET requests are typically used for fetch data from a server, often bypassing parameters in the URL. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to retrieve GET request values in Django and use them in your views. Understand GET … Read more
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
Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF) are powerful tools for building web applications and RESTful APIs in Python. When working on Django and DRF projects, it’s crucial to manage your codebase efficiently and keep sensitive or unnecessary files out of your Git repository. This is where the .gitignore file comes into play.. In this blog, … Read more
Django’s User model provides a solid foundation for authentication, but as projects grow, additional user-specific attributes may be necessary. Extending the User model via proxy models offers a unique approach to customization. In this blog, we’ll explore how to extend Django User Model using the Proxy Model method, supported by a comprehensive example. Understanding Proxy … Read more
Django’s User model provides essential authentication features, but many projects require additional user-related information. Extending the User model through a one-to-one link model offers a flexible approach. In this blog, we’ll explore how to extend Django User Model using the One-to-One Link Model method, supported by a practical example. Understanding One-to-One Link Model By creating … Read more
Django, a powerful Python web framework, offers a built-in User model for authentication purposes. However, when your project demands additional user-specific information, extending the User model becomes essential. In this blog, we’ll explore how to extend Django User Model using the AbstractUser method, accompanied by a comprehensive example. Understanding AbstractUser The AbstractUser class in Django’s … Read more
Django, a high-level Python web framework, provides a robust User model for authentication and user management. However, many projects require extending the default User model to accommodate additional user-specific attributes and behaviors. In this blog, we’ll explore the method of extending Django User Model using AbstractBaseUser and walk through a detailed example. Understanding AbstractBaseUser The … Read more
Rate limiting is a cornerstone of maintaining API performance and protecting server resources. In Django Rest Framework (DRF), you have the flexibility to create your own throttling classes, known as custom throttling. In this blog, we’ll explore the power of custom throttling, delve into its practical applications, and guide you through a comprehensive example to … Read more
In this blog, we will walk through the process of enhancing the login functionality in Django Rest Framework (DRF) by implementing One-Time Password (OTP) verification via email or phone number. By adding OTP authentication, we’ll security of our application and ensure that only authorized users can access their accounts. We’ll cover all necessary changes to … Read more
Django Rest Framework (DRF) has become a popular choice for building robust and flexible APIs in Django applications. It provides a wide range of tools and features to streamline the development process. One such feature is the ability to combine multiple HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) into a single view, enhancing the efficiency of … Read more
Django Rest Framework (DRF) has become the go-to tool for building robust and feature-rich APIs in Django applications. To make the most of DRF’s capabilities, it’s essential to follow best practices throughout your project. In this blog, we’ll xplore some Django Rest Framework project best practices to help you build powerful and efficient APIs. Follow … Read more
Creating a Django Rest Framework (DRF) project is a great idea to explore building RESTful APIs with Django. Let’s go through the steps to create a sample Django Rest Framework project: Personal Software/Tools Recommendation I personally use and recommend you for use the bellow tools while developing Django Projects: Create a Basic DRF Project Step … Read more
Unit testing is a cornerstone of software development that ensures the reliability and correctness of your codebase. When it comes to Django Rest Framework (DRF), unit testing plays a vital role in maintaining the quality of your API-driven applications. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of unit testing in DRF and explore … Read more
Content negotiation is a crucial aspect of web APIs, allowing clients and servers to communicate about the preferred format for data exchange. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to implement custom content negotiation in Django Rest Framework (DRF) to support additional media types beyond the default JSON and XML formats. What is Content Negotiation? Content … Read more