Introduction To Django Rest Framework(DRF)
Welcome to IqraTechnology! Today, we will introduce you to the Django REST Framework (DRF).Django REST Framework (DRF) is a tool used to build APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) using Django, which is a popular Python web framework.An API helps two different software systems or apps talk to each other and share data.
For example: Your mobile app talks to the server using an API to show data like posts, messages, etc.DRF makes it easy and fast to build APIs in Python.
Features of Django REST Framework
Here are some simple and useful features of DRF:
Easy to Use
DRF is beginner-friendly and simple to learn. It helps you build APIs easily.
Supports Multiple Data Formats
It works with data formats like JSON and XML which are used to send/receive data.
Authentication and Permissions
DRF provides ready-made features to add login, security, and user roles (like admin, user, etc.).
Browsable API Interface
DRF gives a beautiful web page where you can see and test your API — even without writing extra code.
Serialization
DRF helps you convert Python objects to JSON (which can be shared with other apps) and vice versa. This is called Serialization.
Class-Based Views and ViewSets
DRF provides special coding structures like ViewSets and Class-Based Views to organize your code properly.
Pagination
If there is too much data, DRF can show it in parts or pages (like page 1, page 2). This is called Pagination.
Filtering and Searching
You can easily add search or filter options in your API to find specific data.
