Django Framework

What is Django?

Django is a high-level Python web framework that enables rapid development of secure and maintainable websites. It follows the Model-View-Template (MVT) architectural pattern and emphasizes reusability, scalability, and clean design.

Why Use Django?

• Built-in admin interface
• Follows DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) principle
• Automatically handles many security issues
• Scalable and production-ready
• Well-documented and has a large community

Key Features of Django

• MVT Architecture: Separates data (Model), UI (Template), and logic (View)
• ORM: Object Relational Mapper to interact with databases using Python code
• Admin Panel: Auto-generated interface to manage site data
• Security: Protects against common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, CSRF
• Scalability: Used by big websites like Instagram and Pinterest

Django Project Structure

• manage.py: Command-line utility
• settings.py: Configuration file
• urls.py: Routing and URL mapping
• views.py: Contains logic to process requests
• models.py: Defines database schema
• templates/: HTML files for rendering pages

Built-in Components

• Authentication system
• Form handling and validation
• Session and cookie management
• Middleware support

Advantages of Django

• Fast development and deployment
• Clean and maintainable code
• Rich ecosystem with plugins and reusable apps
• Supports both relational and NoSQL databases

Limitations

• Monolithic structure may feel restrictive for microservices
• Can be overkill for small projects

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