What are Django REST Framework viewsets?

What are Django REST Framework viewsets?

Django REST Framework (DRF) viewsets are classes that provide a way to define the behavior of your API endpoints. They combine the logic for handling requests and responses, making it easier to create CRUD operations.

How do I create a viewset in DRF?

To create a viewset, you typically subclass one of the DRF viewset classes, like ModelViewSet, and define your queryset and serializer class.

Can you give me an example of a simple viewset?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

from rest_framework import viewsets
from .models import MyModel
from .serializers import MyModelSerializer

class MyModelViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
    queryset = MyModel.objects.all()
    serializer_class = MyModelSerializer

What are the benefits of using viewsets?

Viewsets simplify your code by reducing redundancy, as they handle multiple HTTP methods in one class, making your API more maintainable.