Django Advanced Topics

A repository dedicated to exploring and implementing advanced Django concepts and features. This project demonstrates the use of modern tools, libraries, and techniques to build robust and efficient Django applications.

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Features

• NinjaAPI Integration:

  • High-performance API development with Django Ninja.
  • Built-in support for data validation and OpenAPI documentation.

• GraphQL:

  • Implementation of GraphQL queries and mutations for efficient data retrieval.

• Custom Middleware:

  • Enhance request and response handling by creating and utilizing custom middleware.

• Comprehensive CRUD Operations:

  • Demonstrates CRUD functionality with Django Ninja and Django Rest Framework.

• Branching for Focused Development:

  • django_ninja branch: Contains implementations and examples focused solely on Django Ninja.

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Technologies Used

• Backend Framework: Django
• API Development: Django Ninja, GraphQL
• Documentation: Swagger/OpenAPI
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Other Tools: Docker, Git

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Repository Structure

django-advanced_topics/  
│  
├── core/  
│   ├── models.py         # Core database models  
│   ├── serializers.py    # Serializers for API integration  
│   ├── views.py          # Views for handling API requests  
│   ├── urls.py           # URL routing configuration  
│  
├── ninja/  
│   ├── api.py            # NinjaAPI setup and endpoints  
│   ├── routers.py        # Router configuration for NinjaAPI  
│  
├── graphql/  
│   ├── schema.py         # GraphQL schema definitions  
│   ├── queries.py        # GraphQL queries  
│   ├── mutations.py      # GraphQL mutations  
│  
├── middleware/  
│   ├── custom_middleware.py # Custom middleware examples  
│  
├── Dockerfile            # Docker configuration for containerized deployment  
├── README.md             # Project documentation  

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Setup and Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.9+
• PostgreSQL
• Docker (optional, for containerized deployment)

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Mohamed-Taha-Essa/django-advanced_topics.git  
   cd django-advanced_topics  

2. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt  

3. Run Migrations:

   python manage.py migrate  

4. Start the Development Server:

   python manage.py runserver  

5. Access the API Documentation:

   • NinjaAPI docs: http://127.0.0.1:8000/api/docs

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Branch Details

• main: Contains the core implementation and features.
• django_ninja: Dedicated branch for Django Ninja API examples and use cases.

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Contribution

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (feature/your-feature-name).
3. Commit your changes.
4. Push to the branch.
5. Open a pull request.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Contact

For any inquiries or feedback, please contact:
Mohamed Taha Essa
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