diff --git a/tech_docs/python/django.md b/tech_docs/python/django.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9970332 --- /dev/null +++ b/tech_docs/python/django.md @@ -0,0 +1,104 @@ +# Django Development Workflow and Project Structure + +## 1. Project Setup + +``` +my_project/ + manage.py + my_project/ + __init__.py + settings.py + urls.py + asgi.py + wsgi.py + apps/ + app1/ + __init__.py + admin.py + apps.py + models.py + tests.py + views.py + urls.py + migrations/ + templates/ + app1/ + static/ + app1/ + app2/ + # Similar structure to app1 + templates/ + static/ + media/ + requirements.txt + .gitignore + README.md +``` + +## 2. Development Workflow + +1. **Plan Your Project** + - Define models, views, and URL structure + - Create a list of features and prioritize them + +2. **Set Up the Project** + - Create a virtual environment + - Install Django and other dependencies + - Start a new Django project + - Configure settings.py (database, static files, etc.) + +3. **Create Apps** + - Use `python manage.py startapp` for each major feature + - Move apps into the `apps/` directory for better organization + +4. **Define Models** + - Design your data schema in `models.py` + - Create migrations: `python manage.py makemigrations` + - Apply migrations: `python manage.py migrate` + +5. **Create Views and Templates** + - Implement view logic in `views.py` + - Create corresponding HTML templates + +6. **Configure URLs** + - Set up URL patterns in `urls.py` (both project and app level) + +7. **Implement Forms** + - Create forms for data input and processing + +8. **Add Static Files** + - Organize CSS, JavaScript, and images in static directories + +9. **Set Up Admin Interface** + - Customize `admin.py` for each app + +10. **Write Tests** + - Create unit tests for models, views, and forms + - Run tests frequently: `python manage.py test` + +11. **Implement Authentication and Authorization** + - Set up user registration, login, and permissions + +12. **Continuous Development and Iteration** + - Regularly commit changes to version control + - Refactor code as needed + - Add new features incrementally + +13. **Documentation** + - Maintain a README.md with project setup instructions + - Document complex parts of your code + +14. **Deployment Preparation** + - Set up production settings + - Collect static files: `python manage.py collectstatic` + - Configure your web server (e.g., Gunicorn, Nginx) + +## Best Practices + +- Follow PEP 8 style guide for Python code +- Use meaningful names for variables, functions, and classes +- Keep views thin, move business logic to models or separate service classes +- Use class-based views for reusable, DRY code +- Leverage Django's built-in features (forms, authentication, admin) when possible +- Use environment variables for sensitive information +- Regularly update dependencies and Django version \ No newline at end of file