How do I manage static files in Django deployment?

How do I manage static files in Django deployment?

In Django, you can manage static files by using the collectstatic command to gather all static files into a single directory for deployment.

What settings do I need to configure for static files?

You need to set STATIC_URL and STATIC_ROOT in your settings.py file. STATIC_URL is the URL to access static files, and STATIC_ROOT is the directory where collectstatic will store them.

Can I serve static files directly from the Django server?

It's not recommended to serve static files directly from Django in production. Instead, use a web server like Nginx or Apache for better performance.

What if I have custom static files?

You can place custom static files in a directory within your app and reference them in your templates using the {% static %} template tag.