What is middleware in Django settings?

What is middleware in Django settings?

Middleware in Django is a way to process requests globally before they reach the view or after the view has processed them.

Can you give me an example of a middleware?

Sure! An example is the AuthenticationMiddleware, which associates users with requests using sessions.

How do I add custom middleware?

You can add custom middleware by creating a class with methods like __init__, __call__, and process_request, then adding it to the MIDDLEWARE list in your settings.

What are the common use cases for middleware?

Common use cases include session management, user authentication, request logging, and modifying responses.