django-patterns

Guide Django development with project structure, DRF APIs, and caching strategies.

1|Updated Mar 4, 2026
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Skill: django-patterns
Source: https://github.com/flatrick/mdt/tree/main/skills/django-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/flatrick/mdt --skill django-patterns-flatrick

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance and code examples for building robust, scalable, and maintainable Django applications, covering everything from project structure to advanced performance optimizations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Structure: Demonstrates recommended layouts and split settings for better organization.
  • Model Design: Offers best practices for models, QuerySets, and managers to ensure efficient data handling.
  • API Development: Illustrates patterns for Django REST Framework, including serializers, ViewSets, and custom actions.
  • Performance: Details strategies for caching, N+1 query prevention, and database indexing.
  • Use Case: A developer starting a new Django project can use this Skill to set up a clean project structure, define efficient models, and implement a REST API with best practices from the outset.

Quick Start

Use the django-patterns skill to generate a basic Django project structure with split settings.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-patterns

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

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

To structure a scalable Django project, use a recommended layout with split settings for better organization. This approach separates configuration environments and modularizes app components, ensuring maintainable architecture as the codebase grows.

What are the best practices for designing Django models and QuerySets?

Django model design best practices involve using custom managers and optimized QuerySets to ensure efficient data handling. This pattern encapsulates complex query logic directly within the model layer, keeping database interactions clean and performant.

How do I implement a REST API with Django REST Framework using ViewSets and serializers?

Implement a REST API in Django REST Framework by defining serializers for data transformation and ViewSets to handle CRUD operations. Custom actions can be added to ViewSets to expose specialized API endpoints beyond standard routing.

How do I prevent N+1 query problems and optimize Django ORM performance?

Prevent N+1 query problems in the Django ORM by applying caching strategies, using eager loading methods like select_related and prefetch_related, and implementing proper database indexing to significantly reduce query overhead.

Can I use this Django patterns guide for a new web development project?

Yes, developers starting a new Django web development project can use this guide to establish a clean project structure, define efficient models, and implement a REST API with best practices applied from the very outset.