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Django in Production
Django in Production

Django in Production: Expert tips, strategies, and essential frameworks for writing scalable and maintainable code in Django

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Django in Production

Setting Up Django with DRF

In 2003, the Django project was started by developers Adrian Holovaty and Simon Willison from World Online, a newspaper web operation company, and was open sourced and first released in the summer of 2005. When Django was first built, the world was still using dial-up modem internet connections, mobile devices were still not popular, smartphones didn’t see the daylight, and people would access web pages through their desktops and laptops. Django was the perfect framework that had all the features needed to build a web application for that age.

Over the last two decades, technology has evolved drastically:

  • We have moved from dial-up internet connections to 4G/5G internet connections
  • 55% of the world’s internet traffic came from mobile devices in 2022 (https://radar.cloudflare.com/)

In this book, we shall see how to build a modern web application using Django and deep dive into the core concepts that a developer should know to create a scalable web application for startups. A developer building a product for a startup is expected to be more than just a regular developer writing code in Django; they are expected to develop their code, write tests for the business logic, deploy their applications to the web, and finally keep monitoring the service they have deployed. Here, we will learn how easy it is to develop web applications with Django and the best practices that developers in the industry follow, especially in startups, to make their development cycle easier and faster.

In this first chapter, we shall learn the basics of Django and how to set up a Django project and structure the project folders. Since we shall mostly work with RESTful APIs throughout this book, we will learn about the conventions of the REST API and the crux of setting up a Django project with Django Rest Framework (DRF) for creating RESTful APIs. We shall also focus on versioning APIs and how we can implement versioning using DRF. DRF gives us the flexibility to create both functional and class-based views; we shall learn about them in this chapter, along with their pros and cons.

We will cover the following topics:

  • Why Django?
  • Creating a “Hello World” web app using Django and DRF
  • Creating RESTful endpoints with DRF
  • Working with views using DRF
  • Introducing API development tools
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  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the available deployment strategies for Django applications
  • Explore techniques and best practices to enhance the efficiency and performance of your Django application
  • Troubleshoot common production issues through efficient error logging and handling techniques
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Description

You may have got your first Django developer job after a six-week bootcamp or online course, and that’s great, but what’s next? In small companies, mentorship can be hard to come by and gaining the traits of a senior developer without that can take a long time. This is precisely where Django in Production comes into play. This book will first delve into the true meaning of "good practice" and help you understand the rationale behind industry professionals building websites in specific ways to develop a solid foundation for your Django projects. Next, you will uncover hidden Django secrets through hands-on exploration, leveraging the power of Docker and version control to your advantage. You will gain insights into mastering Git hooks for efficient code maintenance, establishing a robust CI pipeline, and harnessing the capabilities of AWS Beanstalk. These tools will empower you to develop highly scalable products—an essential skill set for aspiring developers transitioning from junior to senior roles. Later, you will understand the significance of monitoring and be introduced to industry-standard tools utilized by professionals for effective monitoring practices. By the end of this book, you will have set yourself apart from the crowd, equipped with the knowledge and expertise to thrive as a seasoned Django developer.

Who is this book for?

This book is for Python and Django developers who aspire to elevate their Django skills to an advanced level. It assumes an intermediate level of proficiency in Python and Django programming and aims to impart comprehensive knowledge on optimizing the production environment and utilizing associated toolsets. By implementing these best practices, you will enhance the efficiency, robustness, and scalability of your production systems, thereby accelerating your career growth and professional development.

What you will learn

  • Write scalable and maintainable code like a Django expert
  • Become proficient in Docker for Django and experience platform-agnostic development
  • Explore intelligent practices for continuous integration
  • Leverage the power of AWS to seamlessly deploy your application in a production environment
  • Optimize unstable systems through effective performance monitoring
  • Effortlessly handle authentication and authorization issues
  • Automate repetitive tasks by creating custom middleware
  • Thoroughly test your code using factory_boy and craft comprehensive API tests

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Table of Contents

20 Chapters
Part 1 – Using Django and DRF to Build Modern Web Application Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Setting Up Django with DRF Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Exploring Django ORM, Models, and Migrations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Serializing Data with DRF Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Exploring Django Admin and Management Commands Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Mastering Django Authentication and Authorization Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2 – Using the Advanced Concepts of Django Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Caching, Logging, and Throttling Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Using Pagination, Django Signals, and Custom Middleware Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Using Celery with Django Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Writing Tests in Django Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Exploring Conventions in Django Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3 – Dockerizing and Setting Up a CI Pipeline for Django Application Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Dockerizing Django Applications Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Working with Git and CI Pipelines Using Django Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4 – Deploying and Monitoring Django Applications in Production Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Deploying Django in AWS Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Monitoring Django Application Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Grajewski Apr 13, 2024
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nice book
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Kathleen Jul 05, 2024
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This books has been super helpful for diving deeper into the specifics of using Django Rest Framework for a backend API.Before reading the book I was already using Django and DRF as the backend for a mobile app, and already I've found some nice optimizations I can add to my project. This book would be useful for anyone who wants to, or is, building an API with Django!
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Daniel Correa Jul 22, 2024
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There are many available resources to learn the basics of Django that teach you how to develop simple web applications in minutes. However, they often use the basic Django elements without providing relevant explanations. On the other hand, this book takes Django to an entirely new level.This book is not for novice Django developers; it is for those who already have knowledge of the basics of Django and want to create more complex, scalable, and maintainable applications.This book gives you dozens of tips and tricks to improve your Django code and make it more professional and industrial-level. For example, it explains: (i) how to abstract Django classes with helpful methods that can be extended by your Django models. (ii) how to break the Django models into packages, with each model in a separate file. (iii) how to use indexes to retrieve data faster. (iv) how to use serializers to validate and save data from JSON formats. (v) how to customize the Django admin panel. And (vi) how to manage caching, throttling, logging, asynchronous programming, tests, deployment, monitoring, and more.You will also find short pieces of code and executions that demonstrate some of these concepts in a practical way. This book is highly recommended.
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Salman Farsi Jun 10, 2024
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The book provides expert tips and strategies for writing scalable and maintainable code in Django. It covers Django ORM, models, migrations, serialization with DRF, Django Admin, and authentication.It includes practical examples and tutorials for setting up Django with DRF, integrating databases, optimizing performance, and deploying on AWS.Aimed at software developers familiar with Django basics, looking to improve their skills and learn best practices for production deployment.This book serves as a comprehensive guide for developers seeking to enhance their Django applications and manage them effectively in a production environment.
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Bibhudatta Mishra May 13, 2024
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Its a must have book for Django developers, I have been coding in Django from last 5 years still learnt many things on how to write scalable Django project. Really liked the no-non-sense practical approach that touches almost every aspect of development that is super useful for beginners as well as experts alike.
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