What are the differences between DRF async views and sync views?

What are the differences between DRF async views and sync views?

DRF async views allow for non-blocking I/O operations, improving performance under high load, while sync views block the thread.

Can you give me an example of when to use async views?

Use async views when your application needs to handle many simultaneous requests, like in chat applications or APIs with long-running tasks.

Are there any downsides to using async views?

Yes, async views can be more complex to implement and may require a different approach to error handling and database interactions.

How do I convert a sync view to an async view?

You can convert a sync view to async by using the async def syntax and ensuring that any I/O operations are also async.

What libraries do I need to use for async in Django?

You'll need Django 3.1 or higher, and you can use libraries like httpx for async HTTP requests and databases for async database access.