Introduction
Django is a powerful Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. In this article, we'll explore how to build production-ready applications that scale.
Architecture Decisions
Choosing the right architecture is crucial. We'll cover the service layer pattern, custom managers, and how to structure your Django project for maintainability.
Database Optimization
Understanding Django ORM optimizations like select_related and prefetch_related can dramatically improve performance. We'll look at common patterns and pitfalls.
Security Best Practices
Security is not optional. We'll cover CSRF protection, XSS prevention, SQL injection protection, and secure deployment practices.
Deployment
From development to production, we'll walk through Docker, Gunicorn, Nginx, and PostgreSQL configuration.