Django is a framework that is used for the backend part while the Django REST is used to render the database file in JSON or XML so that frontend can understand although Django self can do this thing but Django REST has many more features also. So it is good to use Django REST.
Read moreCan you make API with Django?
Start a Django project First, we’re going to create a new Django project named rapid-api- practice. Then, within that project, we will create a new app called api. Although this may seem odd at first, the “Django way” is to house an app, or more than likely multiple apps, within a single “project.”
Read moreHow does Django handle API?
Familiarity with Django’s view logic for handling data recieved from the API and giving it to a template for rendering.
Read moreWhat is Django REST Framework used for?
REST is a loosely defined protocol for listing, creating, changing, and deleting data on your server over HTTP. The Django REST framework (DRF) is a toolkit built on top of the Django web framework that reduces the amount of code you need to write to create REST interfaces .
Read moreHow do I run a Django REST Framework?
Start Using the API!
Read moreShould I learn Django or Django REST framework?
Yes you need to know django to use the rest framework . You would probably need to know django Models and djangos ORM. And probably a little bit of views. It may be overwhelming in the beginning but you can pick it up quickly.
Read moreCan we use Django REST framework without Django?
Couple days ago I decided to explore the idea of creating Django API views without the famous Django Rest Framework also known as DRF . Don’t get me wrong DRF is a unique toolkit for building web APIs and you should use it as much as possible.
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