Function Views vs Class-Based Views in Django

What are the main differences between function views and class-based views in Django?

Function views are simple Python functions that handle requests, while class-based views use classes to encapsulate behavior and state.

When should I use class-based views instead of function views?

Use class-based views when you need to reuse code, manage complex logic, or take advantage of built-in generic views.

Can you give me an example of a function view?

Sure! A simple function view might look like this:

def my_view(request):
    return HttpResponse('Hello, World!')

And how would that look as a class-based view?

Here's how you could write it as a class-based view:

from django.views import View

class MyView(View):
    def get(self, request):
        return HttpResponse('Hello, World!')