What are the best practices for using shell commands in Django?

What are the best practices for using shell commands in Django?

When using shell commands in Django, it's important to follow best practices like using the manage.py script, ensuring proper environment setup, and handling exceptions gracefully.

Can you give me an example of a shell command I might use?

Sure! A common command is python manage.py migrate, which applies database migrations. Always run it in your virtual environment.

How can I create a custom management command?

To create a custom management command, you need to create a new Python file in the management/commands directory of your app, then define a class that inherits from BaseCommand.

What should I do if my command fails?

If your command fails, check the error message for clues. You can also use logging to capture more details about the failure.