What is the difference between Django decorators and middleware?

What is the difference between Django decorators and middleware?

Django decorators are functions that modify the behavior of views, while middleware is a way to process requests globally.

Can you give me an example of a decorator in Django?

Sure! A common example is the @login_required decorator, which restricts access to a view to authenticated users.

How does middleware work in Django?

Middleware processes requests and responses globally, allowing you to modify them before they reach the view or after the view processes them.

When should I use decorators instead of middleware?

Use decorators for specific view modifications and middleware for broader request/response processing across the application.