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Articles about Python, Django, web development, and software engineering. Sharing knowledge and lessons learned from building production applications.

Understanding Django Middleware

• 5 min read • Django

Deep dive into Django middleware - how it works, when to use it, and best practices for creating custom middleware components. Learn about the middleware lifecycle, processing requests and responses, and common use cases.

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FastAPI vs Flask: A Practical Comparison

• 8 min read • FastAPI

Comparing FastAPI and Flask for building modern APIs. Performance benchmarks, developer experience, and use case recommendations. Includes real-world examples and migration strategies.

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Optimizing PostgreSQL Queries in Django

• 10 min read • Performance

Learn how to identify and fix slow database queries in Django applications. Covers select_related, prefetch_related, query analysis, and indexing strategies with practical examples.

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Docker Compose for Django Development

• 7 min read • DevOps

Set up a complete Django development environment with Docker Compose. Includes PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery, and hot-reloading. Perfect for consistent development environments across teams.

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Testing Django Applications with pytest

• 9 min read • Testing

Master testing in Django using pytest. Learn about fixtures, parametrized tests, database testing, mocking, and test organization. Includes real-world examples and best practices.

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Implementing Celery for Background Tasks

• 11 min read • Celery

Complete guide to using Celery with Django for background task processing. Covers task creation, scheduling, monitoring, error handling, and best practices for production deployments.

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Authentication Strategies in Django

• 8 min read • Security

Explore different authentication methods in Django: session-based auth, JWT tokens, OAuth2, and social authentication. Learn when to use each approach and implementation details.

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