What is indexing in Django models?

What is indexing in Django models?

Indexing in Django models is a way to optimize database queries by creating indexes on specific fields.

How do I create an index in a Django model?

You can create an index by using the indexes option in the model's Meta class or by using the db_index=True parameter in a field.

Can you give me an example of how to implement it?

Sure! Here's an example:

class MyModel(models.Model):
    name = models.CharField(max_length=100, db_index=True)
    age = models.IntegerField()

    class Meta:
        indexes = [
            models.Index(fields=['name']),
        ]

What are the benefits of using indexes?

Indexes can significantly speed up query performance, especially for large datasets, by allowing the database to find rows faster.