What are some examples of using the Django messages framework?

What are some examples of using the Django messages framework?

The Django messages framework allows you to store messages in a session for display to users. For example, you can use it to show success messages after a form submission.

Can you show me a code snippet for adding a success message?

Sure! Here’s a simple example:

from django.contrib import messages

def my_view(request):
    messages.success(request, 'Your profile was updated successfully!')
    return redirect('profile')

How do I display these messages in my template?

You can display messages in your template using the following code:

{% for message in messages %}
    <div class="alert alert-{{ message.tags }}">
        {{ message }}
    </div>
{% endfor %}

Can I customize the message tags?

Yes, you can customize the tags by passing a tags argument when adding a message. For example:

messages.error(request, 'An error occurred!', extra_tags='danger')