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Float to Integer Conversion In Python
A quick refresher on converting floating point numbers to integers and the implications of each method.
How to Set Up Django with Separate S3 Buckets for Media and Static Files
Learn how to optimize your Django app by configuring separate S3-compatible buckets for media and static files. Follow this step-by-step guide to set up efficient storage and leverage custom CDNs for faster asset delivery.
Parse and Delete Orphaned Images in Django
How to parse html content containing images and then delete any stored images not found in the content using BeautifulSoup in Django.
How Django ListView Handles Page Numbers
A look at how the Django ListView class-based view utilizes page numbers to navigate within a QuerySet containing many records..
Django Mixin to Find Any Object's Page Number in Paginated QuerySets
Build a reusable Django mixin that finds an object's page number in paginated QuerySets, ensuring users return to the correct page after performing operations on individual items.
Find An Object's Page Number Within A Django Paginated QuerySet
Efficiently find object page numbers in Django paginated views using Window functions, RowNumber expressions, and optimized database queries.
How To Resize Images On Upload in Django
Resize uploaded images during Django form validation using Pillow to prevent large files from reaching your storage system.
How to Serve Favicons in Django from Cloud Storage
Discover how to proxy serve favicons in Django from cloud storage like AWS S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, and Google Cloud Storage Buckets to mitigate CORS issues related to external storage.
How To Add A robots.txt File In Django
A discussion on how to serve a robots.txt file in a couple of different ways from a Django application.
Django Signals For Updating And Deleting Images
Django signals that delete image files when a model image field is updated or the entire record is deleted.
Considerations for Django Model Field Choices
A discussion on how to appropriately handle Django model field choices so that migrations aren't produced unnecessarily.
Support for Pre-Django 4.2 Storage Configuration Removed In Django 5.1
Support for the file/media and static file storage configurations has been removed forcing adoption of the new STORAGES dictionary in settings.py.
Add Form To Django Formset Dynamically With JavaScript
Use JavaScript to dynamically add forms to a Django Formset on the client side by copying an existing form, updating the necessary values and attributes, and appending the copied form to the formset.
Efficient URL Management In Django
A centralized approach to URL management in Django for frequently referenced URL patterns.
How To Test A Domain Locally
This article explores how to test your Django application using a domain rather than "localhost." Additionally, we'll look at a DNS cacheing issue you're likely to encounter and what to do about it.
How To Authenticate Your Google Service Account In Python Using Environment Variables
Securely store your Google service account credentials with environment variables and use python to authenticate with Google services.
How to Handle Multiple Domains in Django with the Sites Framework
How to use the Django Sites framework in combination with custom middleware for supporting multiple domains pointing to discrete locations with a single Django application.
Considerations for Updating Time Zones in Django
Additional steps to consider when configuring time zones in your Django project for optimal user experience.
How to Use Time Zones with Django
A discussion on how to set up your Django project to handle timezones.
Content Components to Consider When Designing a Blog
What types of content structure to consider, how to break it apart and considerations on indexing content.
How Do You Embed Images in a Django Blog From a WYSIWYG Editor?
How to add images to you blog pages using a WYSIWYG editor widget in a blog built with Django.
Template Tests for Django TemplateView Requiring Staff Permissions
A mixin to be used with testing Django TemplateView class-based views that require staff privileges.
How to Test a Django TemplateView Requiring Staff Permissions
A discussion of how to test whether a Django TemplateView required staff permissions is properly structured.
Template Tests for Django TemplateView
A mixin for testing Django TemplateView class-based views to reduce having to write redundant test cases.
How to Test a Django TemplateView
An overview of tests you should consider for your Django TemplateView class view.