Best of Django — December 2023

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   Medium·2y

   Essential Python Packages Every Django Developer Should Know

   A curated list of essential Python packages for Django developers, including Django Debug Toolbar, Django Allauth, Haystack, Celery, Wagtail CMS, Django Storages, Django Rest Swagger, and more.

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   DEV·2y

   Why I completely removed React from my Django project

   The author removed React from their Django project due to scalability concerns, issues with reusability, and the desire to use what was best for the project. The author also experienced difficulties in making Django and React work together. They explored the option of using the Django Rest Framework but decided against it as it would remove the advantages of using Django. The author encountered challenges with the bundling process when using React with Django and ultimately made the decision to remove React.

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   freeCodeCamp·2y

   How to Set Up a Django Development Environment

   Learn how to set up a Django development environment by creating a Python virtual environment and installing Django. Django is a high-level web framework written in Python that provides a solid foundation for web application development.

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   Django·2y

   Django 5.0 released

   The Django team has released Django 5.0, which includes exciting new features such as database-computed default values and the ability to create database-generated columns. Users are encouraged to upgrade to receive security fixes and support.

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