Django models are the backbone of database interaction in Django-based applications. They define the structure of your data and provide an API for querying and managing the data in your database. Here's a breakdown of key concepts:

📌 Core Concepts

  • Model Definition
    Models are Python classes that inherit from django.db.models.Model. Each attribute of the class represents a database field.

    Django Models

  • Fields & Data Types
    Use built-in fields like CharField, IntegerField, or DateField to specify data types.

    Django Model Field Types

  • Database Operations
    Leverage ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) to perform CRUD operations without writing raw SQL.

    Django ORM Basics

🛠️ Practical Examples

  1. Define a simple model:
from django.db import models

class Book(models.Model):
    title = models.CharField(max_length=100)
    author = models.ForeignKey('Author', on_delete=models.CASCADE)
    published_date = models.DateField()
  1. Query data using filter() or get() methods.
  2. Use ManyToManyField for complex relationships.
    Django Model Relationships

📝 Best Practices

  • Keep models clean and focused on data structure
  • Use Meta class for ordering and table names
  • Follow Django's official documentation for advanced features
  • Django Model Meta Class

For deeper exploration, check our Django ORM guide to understand how models interact with databases. 🎉