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🚀 Breaking down the backend behind Codora In this short video I’m showing how the backend logic works using Django + Django REST Framework. The API handles: • Project listing • Database queries • Serialization of project data • API responses for the frontend This backend powers the Codora platform I recently launched. 🌐 Live platform: https://lnkd.in/gi77zPcR Tech stack used: Python Django Django REST Framework PostgreSQL React (Frontend) Still improving the platform and adding more features. Would love feedback from fellow developers 👇 #django #python #backenddevelopment #webdevelopment #buildinpublic

🛠️ Day 8: Why Django Is Still Production-Ready New frameworks come and go. Django is still running real production systems. Why? • Batteries-included framework • Strong security defaults • Mature ORM and admin • Scales well when designed properly • Backed by a large ecosystem Django doesn’t try to be flashy. It focuses on stability, clarity, and maintainability. Most backend problems aren’t framework problems — they’re design and data problems. Django simply gets out of the way and lets you solve them. That’s why it’s still trusted for production backends. What’s one feature of Django you rely on the most? #BackendDevelopment #Django #Python #WebDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering

🚀 Day 65 – Django Signals & Background Tasks Today I explored Django Signals and Background Tasks, a powerful feature that helps automate actions in Django applications. Signals allow different parts of a Django application to communicate with each other when certain events occur. This helps developers trigger automated actions without tightly coupling different parts of the code. For example, when a new user registers, a signal can automatically trigger tasks like creating a user profile or sending a welcome email. 🔹 Concepts covered today ✅ Understanding Django Signals ✅ Using post_save and pre_save signals ✅ Automating backend workflows ✅ Decoupling application logic ✅ Introduction to background task processing Signals make applications more modular, maintainable, and automated, which is extremely useful in real-world Django projects. 📌 Day 65 completed — learning how to automate backend workflows using Django Signals. #90DaysOfPython #PythonFullStack #Django #DjangoRESTFramework #BackendDevelopment #WebDevelopment #LearningInPublic

Django in 2026 — still relevant? Absolutely. I’ve put together a short PDF sharing my honest thoughts on: • Why Django remains one of the most structured and scalable web frameworks • Where it clearly outperforms newer tools • Where it needs serious modernization • And what I believe the modern Django stack should look like After 20+ years, Django’s biggest strength is still its structure, security, and maintainability. But the ecosystem is evolving — and Django must evolve with it. If you’re building serious backend systems or leading engineering teams, this conversation matters. Would love to hear your perspective. #Django #Python #BackendDevelopment #SoftwareArchitecture #WebDevelopment

EP 13 | Advanced Django Explained: Class-Based Views, Middleware & REST APIs (Full Guide) In Episode 13, we dive deep into Advanced Django development and explore the concepts that every serious backend developer should master. This video explains how to build cleaner, scalable, and production-ready applications using Class-Based Views (CBVs), Middleware, and Django REST Framework (DRF). Whether you are moving beyond Django basics or preparing for real-world backend projects, this episode will help you understand how modern Django applications are structured. 🔹 What you will learn in this video: ✔ Class-Based Views (ListView, DetailView, FormView) ✔ Generic views and code reusability ✔ Customizing CBVs using methods and mixins ✔ Middleware and request/response lifecycle ✔ Creating custom middleware in Django ✔ Building REST APIs with Django REST Framework ✔ Serializers, ViewSets, and Routers explained ✔ Authentication & permissions in DRF 💡 This episode is perfect for: • Django developers upgrading from beginner to advanced level • Backend developers building scalable APIs • Students learning real-world Django architecture • Anyone interested in modern Python web development 📌 Don’t forget to Like 👍, Subscribe 🔔, and share if you found this helpful! #Django #Python #DjangoRESTFramework #WebDevelopment #BackendDevelopment #Programming #APIDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #LearnDjango #TechTutorial

#django Did you know that for every model field you define with choices, Django automatically creates a helper method called get_FOO_display()? Full Video Link in Pinned Comment! Here, FOO is literally the name of your field. So if your field is called status, Django gives you get_status_display(). For example, if your field is defined with choices like ('p', 'Pending'), the database stores 'p' as the actual value, while 'Pending' is the human-readable label. When you call instance.get_status_display(), Django looks at the stored value ('p') and returns the display label ('Pending') for you. This means you never need to write custom lookup logic or template filters just to show readable text. You can use instance.get_status_display in Python or in templates, and Django handles it cleanly and automatically. YT Channel: natvilletutor Share with django devs!!

🚀 New GitHub Project: Django in Practice — Three Real-World Applications I’ve just published a repository showcasing three different projects built with Django, each focusing on practical concepts you’ll encounter in real production environments. The goal of this repo is simple: demonstrate hands-on backend development skills while exploring different patterns and use cases within the Django ecosystem. 💡 What you’ll find in this repository: • Multiple Django apps illustrating different architectures and features • Clean and organized project structure • Realistic scenarios to practice backend fundamentals • Examples that can be used as learning references or starting points This project reflects my approach to learning: build, iterate, and document — turning theory into practical solutions. If you’re learning Django or want to explore different implementation styles, feel free to check it out and share your feedback 🙌 🔗 Repository: https://lnkd.in/dA6nA8yY #Python #Django #BackendDevelopment #WebDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #OpenSource

Why is Django still dominant in so many serious projects? Because it solves real business problems, not just technical ones. In many cases, speed matters. Not just coding speed — but how quickly a business can move from idea to stable product. Django gives structure from day one: • Built-in admin • Strong security defaults • Clear project organization • Mature ecosystem Instead of spending weeks setting up fundamentals, teams can focus on actual business logic. I’ve seen projects where this structure prevented chaos as the system grew. Especially when multiple developers are involved, conventions matter. Is Django perfect for everything? No. But when you need reliability, scalability, and rapid development without reinventing the wheel — it’s hard to ignore. Sometimes dominance isn’t about hype. It’s about consistency over time. #Django #Python #WebDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #BackendDevelopment #TechStrategy

==> Exploring Django REST Framework while building my new project Recently, I started working on a backend project where I am learning and implementing Django REST Framework (DRF) to build scalable APIs. To strengthen my understanding, I created a short guide that covers: 🔹 What Django REST Framework is and why it is widely used for API development 🔹 Key features like authentication, serialization, and browsable APIs 🔹 The DRF request–response cycle (from HTTP request to JSON response) 🔹 Core components such as Views, ViewSets, Serializers, and Routers One thing I found interesting is how DRF simplifies backend development by providing structured tools for authentication, permissions, and API testing, making API development much faster and cleaner. I am currently applying these concepts in my new project, where I am building RESTful APIs and improving my backend development skills. #Django #DjangoRESTFramework #BackendDevelopment #Python #API #SoftwareDevelopment #LearningInPublic #TechJourney