What are Django viewsets and how do I use them?

What are Django viewsets and how do I use them?

Django viewsets are a way to define the logic for handling API requests in a more organized manner. They combine the logic of multiple views into a single class.

Can you give me an example of a simple viewset?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

from rest_framework import viewsets
from .models import MyModel
from .serializers import MyModelSerializer

class MyModelViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
    queryset = MyModel.objects.all()
    serializer_class = MyModelSerializer

This viewset provides CRUD operations for MyModel.

How do I connect this viewset to a URL?

You can connect it using a router in your urls.py:

from rest_framework.routers import DefaultRouter
from .views import MyModelViewSet

router = DefaultRouter()
router.register(r'mymodel', MyModelViewSet)

urlpatterns = router.urls

What are the benefits of using viewsets over regular views?

Viewsets reduce code duplication and make it easier to manage related views. They also provide a consistent interface for CRUD operations.