How can I use custom fields in Django ORM serializers?

How can I use custom fields in Django ORM serializers?

You can create custom fields in Django ORM serializers by subclassing the Field class and overriding the necessary methods.

Can you give me an example of a custom field?

Sure! For instance, you can create a custom field that formats a date. You would override the to_representation method to format the date as needed.

What about validation for custom fields?

You can implement validation by overriding the validate method in your custom field class to ensure the data meets your criteria.

Are there any built-in custom fields I can use?

Yes, Django REST Framework provides several built-in fields like CharField, EmailField, and DateTimeField that you can customize further.