How do I set up Django's REST framework?

How do I set up Django's REST framework?

To set up Django's REST framework, first install it using pip: pip install djangorestframework. Then, add 'rest_framework' to your INSTALLED_APPS in settings.py.

What are the basic steps after installation?

After installation, create a new app if you haven't already, define your models, and then create serializers for those models.

Can you explain what serializers are?

Serializers in Django REST framework convert complex data types, like querysets and model instances, into native Python data types that can then be easily rendered into JSON or XML.

How do I create a simple API view?

You can create a simple API view by using Django's class-based views or function-based views. For example, use APIView from rest_framework.views to create a view that handles GET and POST requests.