Using Django REST framework to create an API

When you need to create a RESTful API for your models to transfer data to and from third parties, the Django REST framework is probably the best tool you can use. This framework has extensive documentation and a Django-centric implementation, helping to make it more maintainable. In this recipe, you will learn how to use the Django REST framework to allow your project partners, mobile clients, or Ajax-based website to access data on your site to create, read, update, and delete content as appropriate.

Getting ready

First of all, install the Django REST Framework in your virtual environment using the following command:

(env)$ pip install djangorestframework==3.11.0

Add "rest_framework...