MIKI BLOG

2026-05-17

Django Forms vs. DRF Serializers: A Comparative Analysis of Similar Yet Distinct Tools

Explore the striking similarities and subtle differences between Django Forms and DRF Serializers. While serving distinct environments—HTML web pages and JSON APIs, respectively—both tools excel in data validation and transformation. This article offers a deep dive into their functional comparisons, field definition methods, validation processes, and seamless Model integration, empowering developers to leverage them more effectively in their projects.

#django #python #api #web development +3

2026-05-07

The True Value of Dividing Apps in a Single Django Project

Beyond mere folder separation, Django apps serve as units for managing complexity and creating reusable functional assets. Their benefits are evident in DRF, aligning perfectly with API boundaries, and their true value becomes increasingly clear in standard web applications as projects grow in scale.

#django #drf #app structure #complexity management +2

2026-04-27

Simplifying Dynamic Web Development with Django and HTMX: Mastering Triggers

Dive deep into `hx-trigger`, a core HTMX feature. This guide explores how to implement advanced control techniques like `delay`, `throttle`, `every`, `revealed`, and `intersect` for various events (click, input, scroll) using only HTML attributes, eliminating the need for JavaScript. We also cover server-client event communication via the `HX-Trigger` header.

#django #htmx #ajax #web development +2

2026-04-27

Simplifying Dynamic Web Development with Django and HTMX: Leveraging Forms and Serializers

Explore the most natural and practical approach to data validation when combining Django with HTMX. This article provides a comparative analysis of Django Forms and DRF Serializers, focusing on the unique characteristics of HTMX requests and the inherent advantages of Django Forms for dynamic web development. Discover which tool best fits your needs for seamless, maintainable web applications.

#django #htmx #web development #serializer +2

2026-04-21

A Django Developer's Honest Review: Why I Settled on Alpine.js and Steered Clear of HTMX

A Django developer offers an honest review, comparing Alpine.js and HTMX to explain why Alpine.js became their preferred choice. This post details the challenges with HTMX, like maintenance dilemmas, LoB disruption, and latency, contrasting them with Alpine.js's strengths for seamless UI.

#django #htmx #ajax #frontend +2

2026-03-17

Same Name, Different Results? Using urlencode in Django Development

Navigate the common `urlencode` confusion in Django development. This guide clearly explains the crucial differences between Python's standard `urllib.parse.urlencode` and Django's `django.utils.http.urlencode`, demonstrating why the Django version is optimized for `QueryDict` handling and multi-value encoding. Learn the correct usage to avoid pitfalls and streamline your web projects.

#django #python #querydict #web development +2

2026-02-10

When the Celery Worker Broke My Auth Design, I Settled on API Keys

I discovered that Celery workers lack request.user and session data, rendering OAuth2, JWT, and session auth ineffective. By introducing API keys linked to users, I solved both authentication and identification, and gained operational benefits like easy key management, rotation, and user‑based billing.

#django #celery #oauth2 #backend +3

2026-02-02

When to Use simple_tag in Django Templates

Explore when to use simple_tag in Django templates. Learn the criteria for separating view logic from template formatting, avoid ORM in tags, and see practical examples. This guide clarifies responsibilities, improves maintainability, and boosts performance.

#django #simple_tag #template tags #view vs template +1

2026-01-26

How to Use Django’s LocMemCache (Local Memory Cache) and Its Features

Django’s LocMemCache stores data in the process’s RAM, offering a fast, thread‑safe, per‑process cache without external servers. Learn its setup, pros and cons, and when it’s best suited for development or testing scenarios.

#django #locmemcache #cache #local-memory-cache +2

2026-04-03

Mastering DRF Throttling: Setup, Application, and Customization

A comprehensive guide to DRF throttling—covering global and view‑specific settings, ScopedRateThrottle, custom throttles, Redis caching, and proxy‑aware IP handling—to boost API performance and security.

#django #drf #throttling #api rate limiting +3

2026-01-23

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.get_full_path(), and request.build_absolute_uri(), explaining when to use each for active navigation, redirects, canonical URLs, and more, with deployment‑specific cautions.

#django #url #request-path #template +3

2026-01-15

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 strategies—policy checks, corruption filtering, and safe re‑encoding—to mitigate decoding risks and prevent DoS attacks.

#django #security #pillow #verify +3

2026-01-14

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 permission checks while Nginx streams the file, boosting performance and security—especially for large files or high‑concurrency downloads. This guide explains the best practices.

#django #security #nginx #x-accel-redirect +2

2026-01-13

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 perform low‑cost size, MIME, and resolution checks, then re‑encode files on the server to strip metadata and prevent DoS or malicious payloads. Follow the checklist and code examples for a robust solution.

#django #security #drf #pillow +3