django-patterns

Generate a Django project scaffold with modular settings and DRF API patterns.

1|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xxih/ai-harness-zh --skill django-patterns-xxih
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Skill: django-patterns
Source: https://github.com/xxih/ai-harness-zh/tree/main/references/translations/everything-claude-code/docs/zh-CN/skills/django-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xxih/ai-harness-zh --skill django-patterns-xxih

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It addresses the difficulty of setting up a maintainable, production‑grade Django architecture, providing clear guidance on project structure, settings, models, APIs, caching, signals, and middleware for large‑scale applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Modular Settings: Separate base, development, and production configurations.
  • Model & QuerySet Best Practices: Custom managers, constraints, and optimized queries.
  • REST Framework Integration: Standardized serializers, viewsets, and filters.
  • Performance Enhancements: Caching strategies, N+1 query prevention, and bulk operations.
  • Signal & Middleware Templates: Ready‑to‑use patterns for user profiling and request logging.
  • Use Case: Quickly bootstrap a robust e‑commerce platform with DRF APIs, secure authentication, and efficient data handling.

Quick Start

Invoke the django-patterns skill to create a full project scaffold for a new e‑commerce site.

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 scalable Django project for production?

Structure a scalable Django project using modular settings that separate base, development, and production configurations. This pattern provides clear guidance on project structure, models, APIs, caching, signals, and middleware for large-scale applications.

What is the best way to prevent N+1 queries in Django REST Framework?

Prevent N+1 queries in Django REST Framework by applying query optimization patterns like select_related and prefetch_related. The architecture utilizes custom managers, constraints, and optimized queries to enhance performance and handle bulk operations.

How do I separate development and production settings in Django?

Separate development and production settings in Django by adopting a modular settings architecture. This pattern splits configurations into base, development, and production environments, satisfying requirements for maintainable large-scale applications.

Can I use standardized serializers and viewsets for Django REST APIs?

You can build Django REST APIs using standardized serializers, viewsets, and filters. This pattern integrates REST Framework best practices to quickly bootstrap robust platforms with secure authentication and efficient data handling.

How do I implement caching strategies and request logging middleware in Django?

Implement caching strategies and request logging in Django using ready-to-use signal and middleware templates. These patterns provide performance enhancements and custom user profiling capabilities without manual configuration.