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…

Mastering Text Manipulation in Django - 'django.utils.text'

This post summarizes the core text processing utilities provided by Django's django.utils.text module. It introduces ke…

Reasons to Hide Admin Right Now

This post summarizes the reasons and methods for immediately hiding the admin interface of Django. It serves as a pract…

A Comprehensive Guide to django.core.signing - Preventing Data Tampering

This guide summarizes how to prevent data tampering using Django's django.core.signing module, including various use ca…

Implementing One-Time Tokens and the Pitfalls of `max_age` in Django Signing

This post introduces the limitations of `django.core.signing` and provides examples for implementing one-time tokens us…

In-depth Exploration of Celery's apply_async() and Its Relationship with delay()

An in-depth analysis of the differences between delay() and apply_async() in Celery, along with advanced asynchronous t…

The Magic of Celery: Unveiling the `delay()` Function

Uncover the secrets of the Celery delay() method! Discover how the delay() function enhances your asynchronous tasks sm…

Exploring Class-Based Views (CBV) Series ⑧ - Deep Dive into Pagination and Search Functionality – Extending ListView

This post introduces practical strategies for implementing pagination, search, and sorting functionalities by extending…

Exploring Class-Based Views (CBV) Series ⑦ - Utilizing Mixins and Permission Management

Learn how to modularize common functionalities using Django Mixins and automate permission management with LoginRequire…