How do I use Django Rest Framework for my API?

How do I use Django Rest Framework for my API?

To use Django Rest Framework, first install it using pip. Then, add it to your INSTALLED_APPS in settings.py.

What are serializers and how do I create one?

Serializers in DRF convert complex data types, like querysets, into JSON. You can create one by subclassing serializers.ModelSerializer.

Can you show me an example of a simple serializer?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

from rest_framework import serializers
from .models import MyModel

class MyModelSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
    class Meta:
        model = MyModel
        fields = '__all__'

How do I set up views for my API?

You can use viewsets in DRF. For example:

from rest_framework import viewsets
from .models import MyModel
from .serializers import MyModelSerializer

class MyModelViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
    queryset = MyModel.objects.all()
    serializer_class = MyModelSerializer