django-expert

Build and optimize Django 5.0 apps with DRF, ORM, and JWT.

Updated Mar 17, 2026
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Skill: django-expert
Source: https://github.com/Estom/aiflex/tree/main/skills-repo/Jeffallan-skills/django-expert
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Estom/aiflex --skill django-expert-estom

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Building production-grade Django applications and REST APIs requires coordinating correct model design, efficient ORM queries, secure authentication, and maintainable API layers; this Skill reduces design mistakes and performance pitfalls by providing best-practice patterns and concrete examples.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Model & ORM Design: Guidance on model relationships, indexes, custom managers, and bulk operations to avoid N+1 queries.
  • DRF APIs: Ready patterns for ModelSerializers, nested serializers, viewsets, pagination, and filter/search configurations.
  • Authentication & Security: SimpleJWT setup, custom token claims, and permission classes for robust access control.
  • Testing & Production Readiness: APITestCase examples, fixtures, Factory Boy usage, and deployment-oriented recommendations.
  • Use Case Example: Create a Products API with optimized queries, JWT authentication, admin customization, and comprehensive tests for CI pipelines.

Quick Start

Create a Django REST API for a Product model including models, serializers, viewsets, select_related/prefetch optimizations, and JWT authentication.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-expert

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I optimize Django ORM queries to avoid N+1 problems?

Avoid N+1 query issues in Django ORM by applying select_related for single-valued relationships and prefetch_related for multi-valued relationships to batch database queries efficiently.

How do I configure JWT authentication in a Django REST Framework project?

Configure JWT authentication in Django REST Framework by setting up SimpleJWT, defining custom token claims, and applying permission classes to establish robust API access control.

What's the best way to structure DRF serializers and viewsets for a production API?

Structure DRF production APIs using ModelSerializers, nested serializers, and viewsets with configured pagination, filtering, and search to ensure maintainable and scalable REST endpoints.

Can I use async views with Django 5.0 and DRF?

Django 5.0 supports async views, and you can integrate them into DRF projects to handle concurrent I/O bound operations while building your REST API endpoints.

How do I write tests for a Django REST API using APITestCase?

Write comprehensive Django REST API tests using APITestCase, fixtures, and Factory Boy to validate endpoints and ensure production readiness for CI pipelines.