How can I customize Django model forms?

How can I customize Django model forms?

You can customize Django model forms by overriding the default form fields, adding custom validation, and modifying the layout.

Can you give me an example of overriding a field?

Sure! You can override a field like this: class MyForm(forms.ModelForm): class Meta: model = MyModel fields = ['my_field'] and then customize it.

What if I want to add custom validation?

You can add custom validation by defining a method in your form class, like def clean_my_field(self): and raising a ValidationError if needed.

Is it possible to change the widget for a field?

Yes, you can change the widget by specifying it in the Meta class like this: widgets = {'my_field': forms.TextInput(attrs={'class': 'my-class'})}.