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#  Best Django Resource [![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge-flat2.svg)](https://awesome.re)



> A carefully curated list of the most useful packages, tools, and resources for Django developers. Whether you're building a simple web app or a complex enterprise-grade system, this guide will help you find the best tools to make Django development more efficient and enjoyable.



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## Table of Contents

- [Essentials](#essentials)

- [Admin Interface](#admin-interface)

- [Authentication](#authentication)

- [API](#api)

- [Database and ORM](#database-and-orm)

- [Forms](#forms)

- [Security](#security)

- [Testing](#testing)

- [Email](#email)

- [File and Media Handling](#file-and-media-handling)

- [Internationalization and Localization](#internationalization-and-localization)

- [Search](#search)

- [Caching](#caching)

- [Performance](#performance)

- [Monitoring and Logging](#monitoring-and-logging)

- [Job Queue & Background Tasks](#job-queue--background-tasks)

- [Third-party Integration](#third-party-integration)

- [CMS & E-commerce](#cms--e-commerce)

- [Deployment](#deployment)

- [Miscellaneous](#miscellaneous)

- [Resources](#resources)

- [Learning Resources](#learning-resources)



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## Essentials

- **[Django](https://www.djangoproject.com/)** - A high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design.

- **[Django REST Framework](https://www.django-rest-framework.org/)** - A powerful and flexible toolkit for building Web APIs with Django.

- **[Channels](https://github.com/django/channels)** - Asynchronous support for Django to handle WebSockets and background tasks.



## Admin Interface

- **[django-grappelli](https://github.com/sehmaschine/django-grappelli)** - A sleek and modern skin for the Django admin interface with additional features.

- **[django-suit](https://github.com/darklow/django-suit)** - A customizable and responsive admin theme for Django.



## Authentication

- **[django-allauth](https://github.com/pennersr/django-allauth)** - Comprehensive user registration, management, and social authentication.

- **[django-oauth-toolkit](https://github.com/jazzband/django-oauth-toolkit)** - OAuth2 provider for Django to handle third-party app authorization.

- **[django-two-factor-auth](https://github.com/Bouke/django-two-factor-auth)** - Complete two-factor authentication for Django via SMS or tokens.



## API

- **[Django REST Framework](https://www.django-rest-framework.org/)** - Build Web APIs using Django's models and views in a RESTful way.

- **[graphene-django](https://github.com/graphql-python/graphene-django)** - Django integration for building GraphQL APIs.

- **[django-tastypie](https://github.com/django-tastypie/django-tastypie)** - A framework for creating RESTful APIs in Django.

- **[drf-spectacular](https://github.com/tfranzel/drf-spectacular)** - OpenAPI 3.0 (Swagger) generation for Django REST Framework with minimal setup.



## Database and ORM

- **[django-environ](https://github.com/joke2k/django-environ)** - Handles environment variables and settings management in Django projects.

- **[django-debug-toolbar](https://github.com/jazzband/django-debug-toolbar)** - A set of configurable panels for viewing debug information about Django requests and SQL queries.

- **[django-mptt](https://github.com/django-mptt/django-mptt)** - Provides utilities for creating tree-like structures in your database models.

- **[django-sql-explorer](https://github.com/groveco/django-sql-explorer)** - A SQL query builder and viewer for your Django models.



## Forms

- **[django-crispy-forms](https://github.com/django-crispy-forms/django-crispy-forms)** - The best way to build and manage Django forms in a DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) way.

- **[django-bootstrap-v5](https://github.com/zostera/django-bootstrap-v5)** - Bootstrap 5 integration with Django forms.



## Security

- **[django-axes](https://github.com/jazzband/django-axes)** - Prevents brute-force login attempts by tracking failed authentication attempts.

- **[django-guardian](https://github.com/django-guardian/django-guardian)** - Adds per-object permissions for Django's built-in authentication system.

- **[django-secure](https://github.com/carljm/django-secure)** - Enhances security in Django with middleware that enforces SSL, HSTS, and other settings.

- **[django-security](https://github.com/sdelements/django-security)** - Additional security features like headers and secure cookies.



## Testing

- **[pytest-django](https://github.com/pytest-dev/pytest-django)** - A plugin for using Pytest in Django projects.

- **[factory-boy](https://github.com/FactoryBoy/factory_boy)** - A flexible factory library for generating test data.

- **[django-nose](https://github.com/jazzband/django-nose)** - Extends Django’s test suite using the Nose test runner.



## Email

- **[django-anymail](https://github.com/anymail/django-anymail)** - A unified API for sending email via various transactional email services.

- **[django-templated-email](https://github.com/vintasoftware/django-templated-email)** - Send beautifully templated emails using Django’s templating engine.



## File and Media Handling

- **[django-storages](https://github.com/jschneier/django-storages)** - A collection of storage backends for Django, including Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage.

- **[django-cleanup](https://github.com/un1t/django-cleanup)** - Automatically deletes old files when updating a `FileField` or `ImageField` in Django.

- **[django-versatileimagefield](https://github.com/WGBH/django-versatileimagefield)** - Powerful image processing and dynamic image generation in Django.



## Internationalization and Localization

- **[django-modeltranslation](https://github.com/deschler/django-modeltranslation)** - Translates Django model fields into multiple languages.

- **[django-parler](https://github.com/django-parler/django-parler)** - Easy multilingual support for Django models.



## Search

- **[django-haystack](https://github.com/django-haystack/django-haystack)** - A powerful search framework that integrates with various search engines like Elasticsearch and Solr.

- **[wagtail](https://github.com/wagtail/wagtail)** - Built-in search with a highly extensible CMS.



## Caching

- **[django-redis](https://github.com/jazzband/django-redis)** - A full-featured Redis cache backend for Django.

- **[django-cacheops](https://github.com/Suor/django-cacheops)** - ORM-level caching with automatic invalidation, using Redis.



## Performance

- **[django-silk](https://github.com/jazzband/django-silk)** - Live profiling, SQL query analysis, and HTTP request profiling for Django.

- **[django-compressor](https://github.com/django-compressor/django-compressor)** - Compresses linked and inline JavaScript or CSS into a single cached file.

- **[django-async-orm](https://github.com/gorilla-xyz/django-async-orm)** - Asynchronous ORM operations to improve performance.



## Monitoring and Logging

- **[sentry-python](https://github.com/getsentry/sentry-python)** - Sentry integration for error tracking and monitoring.

- **[django-watchman](https://github.com/mwarkentin/django-watchman)** - Monitoring endpoints for checking system health in Django.



## Job Queue & Background Tasks

- **[django-celery-beat](https://github.com/celery/django-celery-beat)** - A Celery extension for scheduling periodic tasks in Django.

- **[django-background-tasks](https://github.com/arteria/django-background-tasks)** - Lightweight background task runner for Django.



## Third-party Integration

- **[django-payments](https://github.com/django-oscar/django-payments)** - A universal payment solution for Django e-commerce applications.

- **[django-social-auth-app](https://github.com/python-social-auth/social-app-django)** - Easy social authentication with OAuth for platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Google.



## CMS & E-commerce

- **[django-oscar](https://github.com/django-oscar/django-oscar)** - A comprehensive e-commerce framework built on Django.

- **[wagtail](https://github.com/wagtail/wagtail)** - A powerful and flexible open-source CMS for Django.



## Deployment

- **[PythonAnywhere](https://www.pythonanywhere.com/)** - An easy-to-use cloud platform to host Django projects.

- **[Railway](https://railway.app/)** - A flexible platform to deploy and scale Django applications with Git integration.

- **[Heroku](https://www.heroku.com/)** - A popular cloud platform that allows you to deploy, manage



## Miscellaneous

- **[django-extensions](https://github.com/django-extensions/django-extensions)** - A collection of custom extensions for the Django Framework.

- **[django-statsd](https://github.com/etsy/django-statsd)** - StatsD integration for Django.

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## Resources

- **[Official Django Documentation](https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/stable/)** - Comprehensive guide and documentation for Django.

- **[Two Scoops of Django](https://www.twoscoopspress.com/collections/django/products/two-scoops-of-django-3-x)** - Best practices for Django development.

- **[Django Packages](https://djangopackages.org/)** - A directory of reusable apps, sites, tools, and more.

- **[Django REST Framework Docs](https://www.django-rest-framework.org/)** - Full documentation for Django REST Framework.

- **[Django Deployment Checklist](https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/stable/howto/deployment/checklist/)** - An essential checklist for deploying Django projects.

- **[Real Python Django Tutorials](https://realpython.com/tutorials/django/)** - Comprehensive tutorials and guides on Django development.

- **[TestDriven.io](https://testdriven.io/courses/)** - Paid courses and tutorials on Django with a focus on Test-Driven Development (TDD).

- **[Simple is Better Than Complex](https://simpleisbetterthancomplex.com/)** - Useful Django tutorials and guides for both beginners and advanced developers.

- **[Wagtail CMS Documentation](https://docs.wagtail.org/en/stable/)** - Full documentation for Wagtail CMS.

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## Learning Resources



### Official Documentation

- **[Official Django Documentation](https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/stable/)** - The definitive guide to Django, covering all aspects of the framework.

- **[Django REST Framework Docs](https://www.django-rest-framework.org/)** - Comprehensive documentation for building RESTful APIs using Django.



### Books

- **[Two Scoops of Django](https://www.twoscoopspress.com/collections/django/products/two-scoops-of-django-3-x)** - Best practices for Django development, covering various topics in detail.

- **[Django for Beginners](https://djangoforbeginners.com/)** - A step-by-step guide to building web applications with Django for those new to the framework.

- **[Django for APIs](https://djangoforapis.com/)** - A focused guide on building RESTful APIs with Django and Django REST Framework.

- **[Django Unleashed](https://www.pearson.com/store/p/django-unleashed/P100000198378)** - A comprehensive book that covers advanced topics and best practices in Django development.

- **[Django Design Patterns and Best Practices](https://www.packtpub.com/product/django-design-patterns-and-best-practices/9781838989712)** - Focuses on common design patterns and best practices in Django applications.



### Online Courses

- **[Real Python Django Tutorials](https://realpython.com/tutorials/django/)** - A collection of video tutorials and articles covering Django development for all levels.

- **[Django Courses on Udemy](https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?q=django)** - Various courses on Django covering beginner to advanced topics, with hands-on projects.

- **[TestDriven.io](https://testdriven.io/courses/)** - Paid courses emphasizing test-driven development (TDD) with Django, covering various aspects from REST APIs to full-stack development.

- **[Coursera: Django for Everybody](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/django)** - A specialization that teaches the basics of web development with Django, offered by the University of Michigan.

- **[Codecademy: Learn Django](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-django)** - An interactive course covering the fundamentals of Django and web application development.



### Community and Tutorials

- **[Django Packages](https://djangopackages.org/)** - A directory of reusable Django apps, tools, and projects, helping you discover packages suited to your needs.

- **[Django Girls Tutorial](https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/)** - A beginner-friendly tutorial guiding you through building your first Django web application.

- **[Simple is Better Than Complex](https://simpleisbetterthancomplex.com/)** - A blog with a range of tutorials, articles, and tips for Django developers.

- **[Django REST Framework Blog](https://www.django-rest-framework.org/community/)** - A community blog that shares updates, tutorials, and tips related to the Django REST Framework.



### Video Tutorials

- **[Corey Schafer’s Django Series](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-osiE80TeTn5yOUyP4S6d0G8iA4XQf3g)** - A YouTube playlist that covers Django basics and advanced concepts.

- **[Traversy Media Django Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLillGF-RfqbY5vHkM7dX65b1tYqEJZ7x1)** - Another popular YouTube channel featuring comprehensive Django tutorials.

- **[CodingEntrepreneurs Django Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/user/CodingEntrepreneurs/playlists)** - A YouTube channel with a series of practical Django project tutorials.



### Tools and Resources

- **[Django Deployment Checklist](https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/stable/howto/deployment/checklist/)** - An essential checklist to ensure your Django app is production-ready.

- **[PythonAnywhere](https://www.pythonanywhere.com/)** - An easy-to-use cloud platform to host and run your Django projects.

- **[Heroku](https://www.heroku.com/)** - A cloud platform that simplifies deploying, managing, and scaling Django applications.

- **[DigitalOcean’s Django Tutorials](https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tags/django)** - A collection of tutorials and articles on how to deploy and manage Django applications on DigitalOcean.



### Advanced Learning

- **[Django for Data Science](https://towardsdatascience.com/building-web-applications-with-django-for-data-science-bf429a86e309)** - A resource focused on integrating Django with data science projects.

- **[Full Stack Python](https://www.fullstackpython.com/django.html)** - A comprehensive resource that covers various aspects of building web applications with Django and other technologies.



### Forums and Discussion Groups

- **[Django Forum](https://forum.djangoproject.com/)** - The official Django community forum for discussions, questions, and support.

- **[Stack Overflow Django Tag](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/django)** - A Q&A site where you can ask and answer Django-related questions.

- **[Reddit: r/django](https://www.reddit.com/r/django/)** - A community for Django developers to share news, tutorials, and questions.



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