django

Provide Django 5+ and Django REST Framework development patterns and best practices.

7|1|Updated Nov 3, 2025
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Skill: django
Source: https://github.com/ar4mirez/samuel/tree/main/template/.claude/skills/django
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ar4mirez/samuel --skill django-ar4mirez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guardrails, patterns, and best practices for developing with Django 5+ and Django REST Framework, ensuring secure, efficient, and maintainable code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Framework Guidance: Offers best practices for project structure, settings, models, views, and ORM usage.
  • DRF Integration: Includes specific patterns for Django REST Framework, including serializers, ViewSets, and security.
  • Security Best Practices: Details essential security measures like CSRF, XSS, SQL injection prevention, and secure cookie handling.
  • Use Case: When starting a new Django project or refactoring an existing one, consult this Skill for optimal structure, security configurations, and efficient ORM patterns to avoid common pitfalls.

Quick Start

Use the django skill to generate a new Django project structure.

Frequently Asked Questions about django

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What are the best practices for structuring a new Django 5+ project?

Django 5+ project structure best practices involve organizing settings, models, and views logically to ensure maintainability. This guidance provides optimal layout patterns to avoid common structural pitfalls when starting new applications.

How do I optimize Django ORM queries to prevent performance bottlenecks?

Optimize Django ORM queries by applying specific patterns to reduce database load. This guidance covers efficient ORM usage techniques that facilitate scalable Python web application development without common performance bottlenecks.

Does this guidance cover Django REST Framework serializers and ViewSets?

Yes, Django REST Framework integration includes specific patterns for serializers and ViewSets. It provides guardrails for building robust APIs with DRF, ensuring secure and maintainable endpoint design alongside standard Django views.

What security measures should I implement in a Django web application?

Django security essentials include preventing CSRF, XSS, and SQL injection, alongside secure cookie handling. Following these guardrails ensures your Python web framework application remains protected against common vulnerabilities.

Can I use these patterns to refactor an existing Django codebase?

Yes, you can use these patterns to refactor an existing Django codebase. The guardrails help improve project structure, security configurations, and ORM efficiency during migrations to Django 5+.

When do I need specific testing strategies for Django REST Framework?

Testing strategies for Django REST Framework are needed when building scalable APIs to ensure endpoint reliability. This guidance details testing approaches that validate DRF serializers and ViewSets effectively.