django-patterns

Provide Django architecture patterns for project structuring, ORM optimization, and DRF API design.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Maelwalser/claude-config --skill django-patterns-maelwalser
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Skill: django-patterns
Source: https://github.com/Maelwalser/claude-config/tree/main/skills/django-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Maelwalser/claude-config --skill django-patterns-maelwalser

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides clear architecture patterns and actionable guidance to avoid common pitfalls when building Django applications and DRF APIs, reducing technical debt and runtime performance issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Structure & Settings: Recommended split settings and layout for development, testing, and production deployments.
  • Model & ORM Best Practices: Indexing, constraints, custom QuerySets/managers, and patterns to prevent N+1 queries.
  • DRF & Service Layer Patterns: Serializer-per-action, ViewSet patterns, custom actions, and a service layer for transactional business logic.
  • Caching, Signals, Middleware & Performance: Strategies for view/template/query caching, signal registration, middleware patterns, and bulk operations.
  • Use Case: Harden a growing e-commerce Django app by reorganizing settings, optimizing queryset access with select_related/prefetch_related, adding sensible indexes, and implementing cached endpoints for heavy reads.

Quick Start

Use the django-patterns skill to review and optimize a Django project's settings, models, and DRF endpoints for production readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions about django-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I optimize Django ORM QuerySets to prevent N+1 queries?

Prevent N+1 queries in Django by applying select_related and prefetch_related patterns to your ORM QuerySets. This skill provides implementation guidance for custom managers and indexing strategies to optimize database access performance.

What is the best way to structure Django settings for production deployments?

Structure Django settings for production using a recommended split settings layout that separates configuration for development, testing, and production deployments. This approach ensures scalable settings management and reduces environment-specific technical debt.

How do I design DRF serializers and ViewSets for scalable APIs?

Design scalable DRF APIs using serializer-per-action patterns and custom ViewSet actions. This skill guides implementing a dedicated service layer for transactional business logic, separating concerns to harden your API architecture.

Can I use Django caching strategies for heavy read endpoints?

Yes, you can apply Django caching strategies to heavy read endpoints by implementing view, template, and query caching patterns. This skill provides actionable guidance to optimize read performance for growing applications like e-commerce platforms.

When do I need a service layer for Django transactional operations?

You need a service layer for Django transactional operations when managing complex business logic that requires data integrity. This skill provides patterns for transactional service-layer operations to ensure robust architecture in production scenarios.