django-best-practices

Standardize Django 6.0.4 project architecture and enforce production coding patterns.

1|Updated May 21, 2026
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Skill: django-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/hiddink-ai/hiddink-harness/tree/main/templates/skills/django-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hiddink-ai/hiddink-harness --skill django-best-practices-hiddink-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the common pitfalls in Django development by enforcing standardized project structures, security configurations, and performance optimizations that are often overlooked in rapid prototyping.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architectural Standardization: Enforces a clean, modular project layout with split settings and a dedicated service layer.
  • Performance & Security: Provides automated checklists for N+1 query prevention, database indexing, and production-ready security headers.
  • Use Case: When starting a new Django project or refactoring an existing one, use this Skill to ensure your models, views, and deployment configurations align with industry-standard production requirements.

Quick Start

Apply the django-best-practices skill to audit the current project structure and verify that all security and performance rules are correctly implemented.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-best-practices

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I optimize Django ORM queries to prevent N+1 problems in production?

To prevent N+1 query problems in Django ORM queries, use automated checklists for database indexing and query optimization. This enforces production-ready performance patterns by standardizing how related objects are fetched and evaluated in your views.

What is the best way to structure a Django project for production readiness?

The best way to structure a production-ready Django project is to enforce a clean, modular layout with split settings and a dedicated service layer. This architectural standardization separates business logic from views and models to ensure maintainability.

How do I configure security headers for a Django web application?

To configure security headers for a Django web application, apply production-ready security configurations that enforce standardized patterns. This includes hardening your deployment configurations to align with industry-standard security requirements.

Does this Django architecture pattern support custom user models and pytest-django?

Yes, this architecture pattern supports custom user models and pytest-django testing standards. It requires adherence to Django 6.0.4 conventions to ensure your backend development workflow aligns with modern Python web application standards.

When should I refactor my Django backend workflows for performance and security?

You should refactor Django backend workflows for performance and security when starting a new project or auditing an existing one. This ensures models, views, and deployment configurations align with production requirements and prevent rapid prototyping pitfalls.