How do I connect Django to a database using Nginx?

How do I connect Django to a database using Nginx?

To connect Django to a database using Nginx, you first need to set up your database (like PostgreSQL or MySQL) and configure Django's settings.py to include the database connection details.

What settings do I need to change in settings.py?

You need to update the DATABASES setting in settings.py. For example, for PostgreSQL, it would look like this: {'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.postgresql', 'NAME': 'your_db_name', 'USER': 'your_db_user', 'PASSWORD': 'your_db_password', 'HOST': 'localhost', 'PORT': '5432'}.

Do I need to install any additional packages?

Yes, if you're using PostgreSQL, you'll need to install the psycopg2 package. You can do this using pip: pip install psycopg2.

How do I configure Nginx to serve my Django app?

You need to create a server block in your Nginx configuration file that points to your Django app's Gunicorn or uWSGI server. Make sure to set the correct proxy settings.