Django BackendBatteries-included Python web framework
Django's 'batteries included' philosophy means authentication, admin, ORM, forms, and migrations ship with the framework. We use it for content-heavy apps, internal tools, and API backends via DRF.
Django is Python's most popular web framework, following a 'batteries included' philosophy that ships authentication, an admin panel, ORM, form handling, and migrations out of the box. At A Major, we use Django for content management systems, internal tools, multi-tenant SaaS platforms, and API backends powered by Django REST Framework. Django's automatic admin interface alone saves weeks of development for data-heavy applications. Combined with Django REST Framework for APIs, Celery for async tasks, and Django Channels for WebSocket support, Django is a complete platform for serious Python web development.
Quick start
pip install django
django-admin startproject mysite
cd mysite
python manage.py runserverRead the full documentation at docs.djangoproject.com
Built-in admin panel
Auto-generated CRUD admin interface from your models — content management out of the box, no extra code.
Django ORM
Pythonic query API with lazy evaluation, prefetch/select related, and multi-database support for complex data access.
Django REST Framework
Serializers, viewsets, and browsable API for building RESTful endpoints with authentication and pagination baked in.
Security by default
CSRF protection, SQL injection prevention, clickjacking guards, and secure password hashing — enabled out of the box.
Schema migrations
Auto-detected model changes generate migration files — version-controlled schema evolution with zero manual SQL.
Django Channels
WebSocket support and async consumers for real-time features — chat, notifications, and live updates in Django.
Why it's hard
Monolithic architecture tendencies
Django's app structure encourages a monolith by default. Large projects need careful domain separation to avoid tightly coupled Django apps.
ORM performance for complex queries
Django ORM generates clean SQL for simple queries but struggles with complex aggregations and window functions — raw SQL is sometimes the pragmatic choice.
Async support is still maturing
Django's async views and ORM support are improving but not fully async-native. High-concurrency real-time features may need Django Channels or a separate async service.
Template layer limitations for SPAs
Django templates are server-rendered. Modern SPAs need Django REST Framework or GraphQL with a separate frontend — adding deployment and architectural complexity.
Best practices
Use Django REST Framework for APIs
DRF provides serializers, viewsets, authentication, and permissions out of the box — don't reinvent API patterns.
Write custom management commands for operations
Data migrations, imports, and maintenance tasks belong in management commands — runnable from CLI and schedulable in cron.
Use select_related and prefetch_related everywhere
Django ORM lazy-loads by default. Explicit eager loading prevents N+1 queries that cripple list views.
Leverage Django's built-in security
CSRF protection, SQL injection prevention, XSS escaping, and clickjacking protection are enabled by default — don't disable them.
Useful resources
Frequently asked questions
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