Django Starter
Django production and development ready template
Overview
The Django Starter Template is a repository that provides a boilerplate for Django projects. It includes separate settings for deployment and production environments, as well as additional tools for developers such as the Django debug toolbar and Whitenoise. The template is easy to run and deploy using Docker and Docker Compose, and it comes with PostgreSQL database in production and SQLite in development pre-configured.
Features
- Separate settings for deployment and production environments
- Integration of Django debug toolbar and Whitenoise
- Easy deployment using Docker and Docker Compose
- PostgreSQL database in production, SQLite in development
Summary
The Django Starter Template is a convenient boilerplate for Django projects, providing separate settings for deployment and production environments, as well as useful tools for developers like the Django debug toolbar and Whitenoise. Its integration with Docker and Docker Compose simplifies the process of running and deploying the project. Additionally, it offers a choice of PostgreSQL database in production and SQLite in development, providing flexibility for different deployment scenarios.
- Django
Django is a high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. It follows the model-view-controller (MVC) architectural pattern, providing an extensive set of built-in tools and conventions to streamline the creation of robust and scalable web applications.
- Templates & Themes
A template or theme refers to a pre-designed layout or structure that provides a basic framework for building a specific type of application or website. It typically includes good design, placeholder content and functional features, allowing developers to customize and fill in the details according to their specific needs.
- Docker
A website that uses Docker for containerization to streamline development, testing, and deployment workflows. This includes features such as containerization of dependencies, automated builds and deployments, and container orchestration to ensure scalability and availability.