How can I manage custom static files in Django?

How can I manage custom static files in Django?

In Django, you can manage custom static files by defining a STATICFILES_DIRS setting in your settings.py file.

What should I include in the STATICFILES_DIRS setting?

You should include a list of directories where Django will look for additional static files, like this: STATICFILES_DIRS = [os.path.join(BASE_DIR, 'your_static_directory')]

How do I collect these static files for production?

You can use the command python manage.py collectstatic to gather all static files into the STATIC_ROOT directory for production.

Can I serve static files during development?

Yes, Django automatically serves static files during development if you have DEBUG set to True.