How do I serve static files in Django using Nginx?

How do I serve static files in Django using Nginx?

To serve static files in Django with Nginx, you need to configure Nginx to point to your static files directory.

What configuration do I need in my Nginx config file?

You should add a location block in your Nginx config like this:

location /static/ { alias /path/to/your/staticfiles/; }

Make sure to replace '/path/to/your/staticfiles/' with the actual path.

Do I need to collect static files before serving them?

Yes, you need to run python manage.py collectstatic to gather all static files into the directory specified in your settings.

What about caching for static files?

You can enable caching in Nginx by adding the expires directive in your location block to improve performance.