What are Django authentication decorators and how do I use them?

What are Django authentication decorators and how do I use them?

Django authentication decorators are functions that help manage user access to views based on their authentication status. They simplify the process of restricting access to certain views.

Can you give me an example of how to use the @login_required decorator?

Sure! You can use the @login_required decorator by placing it above your view function like this:

from django.contrib.auth.decorators import login_required

@login_required
def my_view(request):
    # Your view logic here

What happens if a user is not logged in?

If a user is not logged in and tries to access a view decorated with @login_required, they will be redirected to the login page.

Are there other decorators for permissions?

Yes, Django also provides decorators like @permission_required and @user_passes_test for more granular control over user access.