Does this skill help with Django REST Framework (DRF)?

Yes, it includes patterns for high-quality DRF serializers, including custom validation logic, read-only fields, and efficient data serialization.

Can this skill identify common Django mistakes?

Yes, it includes an anti-patterns guide and a checklist to help developers avoid common pitfalls like putting logic in views, missing pagination, or overusing signals.

What is the recommended project structure provided by this skill?

The skill promotes a modular structure where business logic is moved into 'services.py' for write operations and 'selectors.py' for read operations, keeping views and models thin.

How does this skill improve Django database performance?

It provides specific implementation patterns for ORM optimization, such as using select_related for foreign keys, prefetch_related for many-to-many relationships, and bulk operations for batch updates.

Django Patterns

Name: Django Patterns
Author: rohitg00

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API Development

Implements scalable Django architectural patterns including ORM optimization, service layers, and REST framework best practices.

This skill enhances Claude Code with specialized knowledge of advanced Django development, focusing on high-performance and maintainable codebases. It guides developers in implementing a clear separation of concerns using service and selector patterns, optimizing database interactions to avoid N+1 queries, and configuring robust Django REST Framework serializers. Whether you are refactoring a monolithic project or starting a new backend service, this skill provides the architectural blueprints and checklists necessary to ensure production-grade Django development.

Key Features

01Custom middleware implementation and signal management for side effects

02Best practices for Django REST Framework serializers and complex validation

03Service and Selector layer patterns for clean business logic separation

04Comprehensive architectural checklists to identify and resolve common Django anti-patterns

05Advanced ORM optimization techniques including select_related, prefetch_related, and bulk operations

06604 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Optimizing database performance in high-traffic applications by eliminating N+1 query bottlenecks

02Refactoring business logic out of views and models into dedicated, testable service layers

03Establishing a standardized, production-ready project structure for new Django backend services

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add rohitg00/awesome-claude-code-toolkit django-patterns

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