Django Rest Framework

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Introduction
Setting up a DRF project
Advantages of using DRF
What is Django Rest Framework (DRF)?
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Basic API Endpoints
Handling requests and responses
Creating a simple API
GET, POST, PUT, DELETE methods
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Serializers in DRF
Model serializers
Creating and using serializers
What are serializers?
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Views and ViewSets
Using APIView
Function-based views vs. class-based views
ViewSets and Routers
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URL Routing
Configuring URLs for DRF
Using DefaultRouter and SimpleRouter
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Authentication and Permissions
Overview of authentication in DRF
Permission classes and custom permissions
Custom authentication
Built-in authentication methods
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Pagination
Setting up pagination
Customizing pagination styles
Handling large datasets
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Filtering and Search
Using DjangoFilterBackend
Ordering and filtering API responses
Implementing search functionality
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Throttling
Introduction to throttling in DRF
Setting up and customizing throttling rates
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API Documentation
Customizing and managing API docs
Generating API documentation
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Advanced Serialization Techniques
Nested serializers
HyperlinkedModelSerializer
Handling complex data structures
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Customizing ViewSets and Routers
Custom actions in ViewSets
Overriding default methods
Using mixins for reusable behavior
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Versioning APIs
Introduction to API versioning
Setting up versioning schemes
Managing multiple API versions
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Testing DRF APIs
Writing unit tests for API endpoints
Using Django’s test framework
DRF-specific testing tools
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Asynchronous Task Handling
Integrating Celery with DRF
Creating asynchronous APIs
Handling background tasks
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Performance Optimization
Query optimization
Caching strategies
Using DRF with GraphQL for efficient data retrieval
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Deployment and Scalability
Deploying DRF applications
Scaling your API
Best practices for production environments
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Advanced Security Measures
Securing your APIs
OAuth2 and JWT authentication
Protecting against common vulnerabilities
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Real-time APIs
Implementing WebSockets with DRF
Using Django Channels for real-time communication
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Integrating with Third-party Services
Using DRF with external APIs
Handling webhooks and external data
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Microservices with DRF
Breaking monoliths into microservices
Service-to-service communication
Managing distributed systems
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Conclusion
Summary of key concepts
Tips for continuous learning
Resources for further reading and practice
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Cheat Sheets
Quick reference guides for common tasks and configurati
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Project Ideas
Mini-projects to apply learned concepts
Example real-world applications