What are the differences between DRF viewsets and APIs?

What are the differences between DRF viewsets and APIs?

DRF viewsets are a higher-level abstraction that combines multiple views into a single class, while APIs typically refer to the endpoints you create using views.

Can you give me an example of when to use viewsets?

You should use viewsets when you want to create a RESTful API with less code, as they handle common actions like list, create, retrieve, update, and delete.

Are there any downsides to using viewsets?

One downside is that viewsets can be less flexible than using individual API views, especially for complex business logic.

How do I implement a viewset in Django REST Framework?

To implement a viewset, you need to create a class that inherits from viewsets.ModelViewSet and define your queryset and serializer class.