When working with Django for my startup I performed in several occasions very complex migrations and maintenance tasks that required the site not to be accessible for a few minutes and sometimes even hours. Even if the end user is not able to access the site, our team of superusers and admins should be able to access the site and perform the maintenance tasks. ...
One of the most loved features of Django is the built-in administration interface. It allows for an easy way to manage your data and is highly customizable. However, it is also a very common target for attackers. In this article, we will look at some of the most common attacks against the Django administration interface and how to protect against them. ...
My go to setup for a new server is using DigitalOcean, with their generous $200 credit for new users you can run a server for free. This guide will show you how to create a new server, secure it and some best practices and tips when using DigitalOcean. Trust me, it’s easier than you think and it’s a lot of fun. ...
When working with Django and third party libraries, you may encounter a CSRF error on login or any other form submission. This is because Django requires a CSRF token to be sent with every form submission except GET requests or if the form has the csrf_exempt decorator. During my work with Django, I have encountered this error many times, sometimes due to my own mistakes and sometimes due to third party libraries or user behavior. ...
I am a long time user of DigitalOcean and I have been using many of their services for more than 6 years, including their Cloud Firewall. I have been using it for a long time and I have been very happy with it. Most of the time when people create a new droplet they just leave their server open to the world, which is not a good idea, especially if you are running a production server. ...
Introduction When developing a Flutter app, you will need to run a series of commands to build, test, and deploy your app. This article will cover some of the most useful Flutter commands that you will need to know and serve as a reference for my future self and anyone else who might find it useful. ...
Introduction Django is a powerful and widely-used web development framework for building secure and robust websites and web applications. However, even with the best coding practices, security vulnerabilities can still creep in. DJ Checkup offers a user-friendly security analysis tool that runs a series of checks on your Django site. Getting Started Securing your Django site is now easier than ever with DJ Checkup. Just submit the URL of your Django site in the input field and the tool will handle the rest. ...
Django 4.2 has been released with a host of new features and fixes, including support for Psycopg3, a new way to create users with a ModelForm of the User model, and a new option to merge model changes into the latest migration. Here’s an overview of the most notable changes in Django 4.2: ...