Django in Production: Expert tips, strategies, and essential frameworks for writing scalable and maintainable code in Django

Enhance your Django skills and elevate your employability by mastering the tools and practices employed by seasoned senior developers

Key Features
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the available deployment strategies for Django applications
Explore techniques and best practices to enhance the efficiency and performance of your Django application
Troubleshoot common production issues through efficient error logging and handling techniques
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Book Description
You may have got your first Django developer job after a six-week bootcamp or online course, and that’s great, but what’s next? In small companies, mentorship can be hard to come by and gaining the traits of a senior developer without that can take a long time. This is precisely where Django in Production comes into play.

This book will first delve into the true meaning of "good practice" and help you understand the rationale behind industry professionals building websites in specific ways to develop a solid foundation for your Django projects. Next, you will uncover hidden Django secrets through hands-on exploration, leveraging the power of Docker and version control to your advantage. You will gain insights into mastering Git hooks for efficient code maintenance, establishing a robust CI pipeline, and harnessing the capabilities of AWS Beanstalk. These tools will empower you to develop highly scalable products—an essential skill set for aspiring developers transitioning from junior to senior roles. Later, you will understand the significance of monitoring and be introduced to industry-standard tools utilized by professionals for effective monitoring practices.

By the end of this book, you will have set yourself apart from the crowd, equipped with the knowledge and expertise to thrive as a seasoned Django developer.

What you will learn
Write scalable and maintainable code like a Django expert
Become proficient in Docker for Django and experience platform-agnostic development
Explore intelligent practices for continuous integration
Leverage the power of AWS to seamlessly deploy your application in a production environment
Optimize unstable systems through effective performance monitoring
Effortlessly handle authentication and authorization issues
Automate repetitive tasks by creating custom middleware
Thoroughly test your code using factory_boy and craft comprehensive API tests
Who this book is for
This book is for Python and Django developers who aspire to elevate their Django skills to an advanced level. It assumes an intermediate level of proficiency in Python and Django programming and aims to impart comprehensive knowledge on optimizing the production environment and utilizing associated toolsets. By implementing these best practices, you will enhance the efficiency, robustness, and scalability of your production systems, thereby accelerating your career growth and professional development.

Table of Contents
Setting up Django with DRF
Exploring Django ORM, Models, and Migrations
Serializing Data with DRF
Exploring Django Admin and Management Commands
Mastering Django Authentication and Authorization
Caching, Logging, and Throttling
Using Pagination, Django Signals, and Custom Middleware
Using Celery with Django
Writing tests in Django
Exploring Conventions in Django
Dockerizing Django Applications
Working with Git and CI pipelines using Django
Deploying Django in AWS
Monitoring Django Applications