What is Django Crispy Forms and how do I use it?

What is Django Crispy Forms and how do I use it?

Django Crispy Forms is a Django app that helps you manage forms in a more elegant way. It allows you to control the rendering of forms using templates and provides a way to apply Bootstrap or other CSS frameworks easily.

How do I install Django Crispy Forms?

You can install it using pip. Just run pip install django-crispy-forms in your terminal.

What do I need to do after installing it?

After installation, add 'crispy_forms' to your INSTALLED_APPS in the settings.py file. You also need to set the template pack, for example, CRISPY_TEMPLATE_PACK = 'bootstrap4'.

Can I customize the form layout?

Yes, you can customize the layout by using the Layout class provided by Crispy Forms. This allows you to define how fields are arranged in your form.

Are there any examples of using it with Bootstrap?

Absolutely! The documentation provides several examples of forms styled with Bootstrap. You can check it out on the official Crispy Forms documentation site.