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104 lines
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# Django Development Workflow and Project Structure
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## 1. Project Setup
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```
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my_project/
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manage.py
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my_project/
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__init__.py
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settings.py
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urls.py
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asgi.py
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wsgi.py
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apps/
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app1/
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__init__.py
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admin.py
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apps.py
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models.py
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tests.py
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views.py
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urls.py
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migrations/
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templates/
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app1/
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static/
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app1/
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app2/
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# Similar structure to app1
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templates/
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static/
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media/
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requirements.txt
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.gitignore
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README.md
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```
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## 2. Development Workflow
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1. **Plan Your Project**
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- Define models, views, and URL structure
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- Create a list of features and prioritize them
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2. **Set Up the Project**
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- Create a virtual environment
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- Install Django and other dependencies
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- Start a new Django project
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- Configure settings.py (database, static files, etc.)
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3. **Create Apps**
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- Use `python manage.py startapp` for each major feature
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- Move apps into the `apps/` directory for better organization
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4. **Define Models**
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- Design your data schema in `models.py`
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- Create migrations: `python manage.py makemigrations`
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- Apply migrations: `python manage.py migrate`
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5. **Create Views and Templates**
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- Implement view logic in `views.py`
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- Create corresponding HTML templates
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6. **Configure URLs**
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- Set up URL patterns in `urls.py` (both project and app level)
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7. **Implement Forms**
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- Create forms for data input and processing
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8. **Add Static Files**
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- Organize CSS, JavaScript, and images in static directories
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9. **Set Up Admin Interface**
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- Customize `admin.py` for each app
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10. **Write Tests**
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- Create unit tests for models, views, and forms
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- Run tests frequently: `python manage.py test`
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11. **Implement Authentication and Authorization**
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- Set up user registration, login, and permissions
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12. **Continuous Development and Iteration**
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- Regularly commit changes to version control
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- Refactor code as needed
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- Add new features incrementally
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13. **Documentation**
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- Maintain a README.md with project setup instructions
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- Document complex parts of your code
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14. **Deployment Preparation**
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- Set up production settings
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- Collect static files: `python manage.py collectstatic`
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- Configure your web server (e.g., Gunicorn, Nginx)
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## Best Practices
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- Follow PEP 8 style guide for Python code
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- Use meaningful names for variables, functions, and classes
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- Keep views thin, move business logic to models or separate service classes
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- Use class-based views for reusable, DRY code
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- Leverage Django's built-in features (forms, authentication, admin) when possible
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- Use environment variables for sensitive information
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- Regularly update dependencies and Django version |