What are URL pattern converters in Django?

What are URL pattern converters in Django?

URL pattern converters in Django are used to define how URL patterns are matched to views. They allow you to specify the type of data that should be captured from the URL.

Can you give me an example of how to use a URL pattern converter?

Sure! For instance, you can use the int converter to capture an integer from the URL. Here's an example: path('article/<int:id>/', views.article_detail).

What other types of converters are available?

Django provides several built-in converters like str, slug, uuid, and path. Each serves a different purpose for capturing data.

How do I create a custom URL pattern converter?

To create a custom converter, you need to define a class with methods for matching and converting the URL segment. Then, register it using register_converter.