Jun 21, 2021 · Defining the Django REST Framework (DRF), Django’s MVT design pattern, and how it compares to the more typical MVC architecture. This week to experiment with a new backend framework, I...

API schemas are a useful tool that allow for a range of use cases, including generating reference documentation, or driving dynamic client libraries that can interact with your API. Django REST Framework provides support for automatic generation of OpenAPI schemas.

Jan 1, 2017 · I'm trying to build a niche social network like Instagram as a Python/Django application. So the things I need, regarding architecture, are (I guess): REST API (e.g. api.mystagram.com). Public web...

Aug 6, 2023 · In this comprehensive guide, we’ll venture into the heart of Django’s project structure, exploring its significance, components, and the art of architecting for efficiency. Consider your web...

Mar 28, 2018 · I'd like to generate a class diagram/architecture diagram for the tables. Is there any automated tool for this that I can use? Swagger helped me to create API documentation and I've become a fan of django-rest-framework already.

Aug 22, 2022 · The REST API acts as an intermediary, delivering requests from the user to the server and returning responses from the server. In DRF, the REST API can be used to loosely couple, or separate, the back end and front end of a web application. Furthermore, by separating the backend and frontend, various advantages can be enjoyed.

Aug 8, 2017 · To do that, we'll use a minimalist example of an app with a unique GET endpoint to retrieve a product. Architecture explanation is structured by the same layers as the diagram above. We are...

Dec 10, 2022 · In this post, I'd like to share some of the lessons learned from creating and maintaining a REST API built with Django. I highly recommend reading Tips for Building High-Quality Django Apps at Scale by DoorDash.

In the chapters to come, we will build a REST(ish) api with authorization, rate limiting, first with pure Django and then with DRF. We will cover testing, continuous integration, documentation tools and API collaboration tools.

Jun 20, 2020 · A few weeks ago I posted a write up of my Django proof-of-concept application (link). I put together this architectural diagram using draw.io. Here's a legend: 1 - GitLab is used to host the source code, test the source code and deploy the application to AWS. 6 - CloudFront distribution that serves as the "front desk" of the application.