Saha Django in Production

Expert tips, strategies, and essential frameworks for writing scalable and maintainable code in Django
1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-1-80461-128-9
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 348 Seiten

Enhance your Django skills and elevate your employability by mastering the tools and practices employed by seasoned senior developersKey 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
- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionYou 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 forThis 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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Saha, Arghya

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Web Services
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Programmier- und Skriptsprachen
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Webprogrammierung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Saha Arghya :

Arghya (argo) Saha, is a software developer with 8+ years of experience and has been working with Django since 2015. Apart from Django, he is proficient in JavaScript, ReactJS, Node.js, Postgres, AWS, and several other technologies. He has worked with multiple start-ups, such as Postman and HealthifyMe, among others, to build applications at scale. He currently works at Abnormal Security as a senior Site Reliability Engineer to explore his passion in the infrastructure domain. In his spare time, he writes tech blogs. He is also an adventurous person who has done multiple Himalayan treks and is an endurance athlete with multiple marathons and triathlons under his belt.