Talk Python To Me #490: Django Ninja
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Dec 24, 2024 Vitaly Kucheryaviy, the creator of Django Ninja, dives deep into the powerful framework that melds FastAPI inspiration with Django integration. He discusses why Django developers should consider Django Ninja, especially for REST API development, highlighting its automated data validation and documentation features. Vitaly contrasts Django with other frameworks like Flask, shares his journey in Python, and emphasizes the performance and clarity benefits of static typing and type hints. He also addresses challenges with large language models, making a case for efficient API versioning.
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Django's Popularity and Use Cases
- Django's popularity among web developers is much higher than Flask or FastAPI, according to surveys.
- It excels as a full-featured framework for server-side or API-focused development.
Django Ninja's Origin Story
- Vitaliy Kucheryaviy created Django Ninja after experiencing integration issues between FastAPI and Django's ORM.
- The first prototype was quick, but achieving production readiness took significant time for testing and documentation.
Model vs. Schema
- Pydantic's use of "model" for validation conflicts with Django's use of "model" for database tables.
- Django Ninja uses "schema" to avoid confusion and align with OpenAPI standards.