Extracting URLs in Django Templates: `request.path` vs `path_info` vs `get_full_path` vs `build_absolute_uri`

A concise guide to retrieving the current URL in Django templates. It compares request.path, request.path_info, request…

Understanding Pillow’s `open()`, `verify()`, and `load()` from a Security Perspective

Explore how Pillow’s `open()`, `verify()`, and `load()` methods affect image‑upload security. Learn practical strategie…

Let Nginx Handle File Delivery in Django with X‑Accel‑Redirect

When Django streams files directly, the app server can become a bottleneck. By using X‑Accel‑Redirect, Django handles p…

Django Image Upload Security Guide: Efficiently Preventing Server Crashes

A practical guide for Django‑based web services to secure image uploads while avoiding resource waste. Learn how to per…

Handling Homonyms in Django Internationalization: Avoiding the "Polish" Tragedy with Contextual Markers

This guide explains how to resolve translation conflicts in Django when the same word has multiple meanings. By using t…

Clearing Up the gettext vs gettext_lazy Confusion in Django (Understanding When Translation Happens)

Clear up the confusion between Django’s `gettext` and `gettext_lazy`. Learn when to translate immediately versus lazily…

Relearning Django from Scratch: A Roadmap Starting with HTTP

Relearn Django from scratch by starting with HTTP basics and a roadmap. Master Function-Based Views first, then move to…

ORM, @property, and Celery Debugging: Encrypted Fields and FieldDoesNotExist Issues

Fix FieldDoesNotExist errors caused by wrapping encrypted fields with @property in Django models. Learn why this issue …

Understanding the Difference Between _, __, and . in Django ORM: When to Use user_id, user.id, or user__id?

A clear guide to the often‑confusing `_`, `__`, and `.` symbols in Django ORM. It explains the real‑world meaning of `u…

Ensuring Server‑to‑Server Integrity with HMAC Signatures in Django/DRF

Learn how to secure server‑to‑server communication in Django/DRF with HMAC signatures—covering key sharing, timestamp p…

Lightweight Docker Images with Django and Tailwind CSS: A Multi‑Stage Build Strategy

Learn how to keep your Django + Tailwind CSS Docker images lightweight by using a three‑stage multi‑stage build. Node.j…

Safely Storing Secret Keys in Django Models (Fernet Edition)

Learn how to securely store API keys and secrets in Django using Fernet encryption. This guide covers key generation, s…

Using Django ORM’s F Expressions: Powerful Features and Real‑World Examples

Learn how Django's F expressions let you perform database‑level calculations and comparisons, improving performance and…

Understanding `tests.py` for Django Developers

This post summarizes the role and usage of the automatically generated `tests.py` file in Django apps. Explore how to w…

Confronting the Essence of Django - Why `HttpResponse` is the 'Fundamental'

Explore the core reasons and roles of HttpResponse in Django. This article explains how the HttpResponse object connect…