Introduction to Django REST Framework (DRF)
Django REST framework is a powerful and flexible toolkit for building Web APIs. In this tutorial, we will learn about some basics of Django REST Framework.
What is Django REST Framework (DRF)?
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Django REST Framework (DRF) is a powerful toolkit that enables us to build robust and scalable web APIs using the Django web framework.
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With the help of various features of DRF, we can quickly and easily create APIs.
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It leverages Django's core features, such as its ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) system and URL routing, and extends them specifically for building APIs.
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In simple words we can say DRF provides power of Django with principles of RESTful API designing.
Why Use Django REST Framework?
There are various advantages of using DRF like -
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Rapid Development: DRF provides a high-level, intuitive interface for building APIs, that enables developers to create robust APIs quickly and efficiently. It simplifies common tasks such as serialization, URL routing, authentication etc.
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Rich Features: DRF offers a wide range of features out of the box, including serialization, authentication, permissions, throttling, pagination, filtering, and many more.
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Authentication and Permissions: DRF provides built-in support for various authentication methods, including token-based authentication, session-based authentication etc.
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Serialization: DRF's serialization framework simplifies the process of converting complex Python objects into serialized formats such as JSON, XML, or YAML.
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Community Support: DRF has a vibrant community of developers who actively contribute to its development and maintenance.
