How can I implement asynchronous views in Django REST framework?

How can I implement asynchronous views in Django REST framework?

You can implement asynchronous views in Django REST framework by using the async keyword in your view functions. This allows you to handle requests asynchronously.

Can you show me a simple example of an async view?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

from rest_framework.views import APIView
from rest_framework.response import Response

class AsyncExampleView(APIView):
    async def get(self, request):
        data = await some_async_function()
        return Response(data)

What about handling database queries asynchronously?

For database queries, you can use Django's async ORM features. Make sure to use database_sync_to_async to run sync code in an async view.

Are there any limitations I should be aware of?

Yes, not all Django features are async-compatible yet. Be cautious with middleware and third-party packages that may not support async.