django-patterns

Provide architecture patterns for scalable Django applications with DRF and ORM.

1|Updated Mar 20, 2024
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Skill: django-patterns
Source: https://github.com/flag3/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/django-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/flag3/dotfiles --skill django-patterns-flag3

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Django projects often struggle with consistent architecture, scalable API design, and efficient data access. This Skill provides a curated set of patterns to standardize project structure, improve DRF integration, and optimize ORM usage across production apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture patterns: recommended project layouts, split settings, and modular apps to ensure maintainability.
  • DRF API design: serializers, viewsets, and permissions to build robust REST APIs.
  • ORM optimization: query patterns, indexing, and select_related/prefetch_related to minimize DB queries.
  • Caching, signals, and middleware: cross-cutting concerns implemented cleanly for reliability and performance.
  • Production-grade patterns: settings, deployment, monitoring, and testing practices.

Quick Start

Create a minimal Django project with the recommended layout, install DRF, add sample apps (users, products), configure split settings, implement a simple API, and run migrations to validate the setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-patterns

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

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How do I structure a Django project for scalability and maintainability?

Django project structure should use modular apps, split settings files for different environments, and a clear separation of concerns. This Skill provides recommended layouts that standardize organization, enable easier testing, and support growth without architectural refactoring.

What's the best way to optimize Django ORM queries in production?

Optimize ORM queries by using select_related and prefetch_related to minimize database round-trips, add strategic indexing, and follow proven query patterns. This reduces N+1 query problems and improves API response times significantly.

How do I build REST APIs with Django REST Framework?

Build REST APIs using DRF serializers, viewsets, and permission classes to handle data validation, serialization, and access control. This Skill covers patterns for robust API design that scale across multiple endpoints and user roles.

Why should I use caching, signals, and middleware in Django?

Caching, signals, and middleware are cross-cutting concerns that improve performance and code organization. Caching reduces database load, signals decouple business logic, and middleware handles request/response processing consistently across your application.

Can I use these Django patterns with Django REST Framework in production?

Yes, this Skill integrates Django patterns with DRF specifically for production environments. It covers serializers, viewsets, permissions, and deployment practices needed for robust, scalable REST APIs.

What production-grade practices should I follow for Django deployments?

Production Django deployments require proper settings management, monitoring, testing strategies, and deployment configurations. This Skill provides patterns for settings organization, security, and operational readiness in live environments.