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| Posts | 193 |
April 28, 2022 » Django on Matt Layman » [Archived Version]
In this episode, we took a break between big projects and worked on some smaller usability features requested by users of the app.
Read MoreApril 21, 2022 » Django on Matt Layman » [Archived Version]
In this episode, we built the UI to allow users to request an end-of-year PDF bundle. Then we hooked the model up to S3 via django-storages and tested everything out.
Read MoreApril 21, 2022 » Django on Matt Layman » [Archived Version]
In this episode, we built the UI to allow users to request an end-of-year PDF bundle. Then we hooked the model up to S3 via django-storages and tested everything out.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2022 » Django on Matt Layman » [Archived Version]
In this episode, we added a final PDF report to the PDF bundle. This report was different than the other because there wasn’t a pre-existing HTML report to mimic. I built a report that shows all the completed course tasks for each student.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2022 » Django on Matt Layman » [Archived Version]
In this episode, we added a third PDF report to the PDF bundle. The patterns from previous reports made this one go faster, but I hit some small snags with the output of the PDF being crushed together.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2022 » Django on Matt Layman » [Archived Version]
In the last Understand Django article, we learned about where apps slow down. We explored techniques that help sites handle the load and provide a fast experience for users. With this article, we will look at security. How does a Django site stay safe on the big, bad internet? Let’s find out. From Browser To DjangoURLs Lead The WayViews On ViewsTemplates For User InterfacesUser Interaction With FormsStore Data With ModelsAdminister All The ThingsAnatomy Of An ApplicationUser AuthenticationMiddl…
Read MoreMarch 3, 2022 » Django on Matt Layman » [Archived Version]
In this episode, I debugged the static file handling that my homeschool application is using when it generates PDF reports. Note: There was some stream trouble. This segment of the stream had no webcam video and was disconnected. Part 2 shows the successful completion of the PDF integration which you can see at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5CBNNZMdxs.
Read MoreFeb. 24, 2022 » Django on Matt Layman » [Archived Version]
In this episode, we worked on a user requested feature that improves a workflow for task management in the homeschool app. After completing the feature, I returned to the PDF bundle project to add CSS styling to the PDF report.
Read MoreFeb. 17, 2022 » Django on Matt Layman » [Archived Version]
In this episode, I upgraded my app to switch from Tailwind CSS v2 to v3. We worked through the migration guide to make all the needed changes to work with v3. Then I upgraded my development tools to make Tailwind updates as I develop my templates.
Read MoreFeb. 6, 2022 » Django on Matt Layman » [Archived Version]
On this episode, we look at how to manage settings on your Django site. What are the common techniques to make this easier to handle? Let’s find out! Listen at djangoriffs.com or with the player below. Last Episode On the last episode, we dug into sessions and how Django uses that data storage technique for visitors to your site. How Is Django Configured? To run properly, Django needs to be configured.
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