What is Django REST Framework and how do I use it?

What is Django REST Framework and how do I use it?

Django REST Framework (DRF) is a powerful toolkit for building Web APIs in Django. It provides features like serialization, authentication, and viewsets.

Can you explain how to create a simple API with DRF?

Sure! First, install DRF using pip. Then, create a serializer for your model, and set up a viewset to handle requests.

What are serializers in Django REST Framework?

Serializers in DRF convert complex data types, like querysets and model instances, into native Python data types that can then be easily rendered into JSON or XML.

How do I handle authentication in my API?

You can use DRF's built-in authentication classes, such as TokenAuthentication or SessionAuthentication, to secure your API endpoints.