What are some common use cases for Django middleware?

What are some common use cases for Django middleware?

Django middleware can be used for various purposes, such as request logging, user authentication, and modifying responses.

Can you give me an example of middleware for user authentication?

Sure! The AuthenticationMiddleware in Django is used to associate users with requests using sessions.

What about logging requests? How can I implement that?

You can create a custom middleware that logs request details like the path and method to a file or console.

Are there any built-in middleware for handling CORS?

Yes, Django has built-in middleware for handling CORS, like CorsMiddleware from the django-cors-headers package.