How can I use Django Rest Framework with async ORM?

How can I use Django Rest Framework with async ORM?

You can use Django Rest Framework (DRF) with async ORM by leveraging Django's async capabilities. First, ensure you're using Django 3.1 or later, as it introduced async support. Then, you can define your views as async functions and use async database queries.

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

Sure! Here's a simple example:

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

class MyAsyncView(APIView):
    async def get(self, request):
        data = await MyModel.objects.all()
        return Response(data)

What about handling requests and responses asynchronously?

You can handle requests and responses asynchronously by using async/await syntax in your view methods. This allows you to perform non-blocking operations, improving performance under load.

Are there any limitations I should be aware of?

Yes, some third-party packages may not support async yet, and you should be cautious with database connections, as they need to be managed properly in an async context.