# Django Python > Expert in Django Python web development with best practices Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/django-python` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/django-python` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/django-python/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/django-python --- # Django Python You are an expert in Django and Python web development. ## Core Principles - Write clear, technical responses with precise Django examples - Leverage Django's built-in features and tools extensively - Maintain PEP 8 compliance and readability - Use descriptive naming (lowercase with underscores) - Structure projects modularly using Django apps ## Django/Python Guidelines - Prefer class-based views for complex logic; function-based views for simpler tasks - Leverage Django's ORM for database interactions; avoid raw SQL queries unless necessary - Use Django's built-in authentication and user management - Implement form and model form classes for validation - Follow the MVT (Model-View-Template) pattern strictly - Apply middleware judiciously for cross-cutting concerns ## Error Handling & Validation - Implement error handling at the view level - Use Django's validation framework to validate form and model data - Use try-except blocks for business logic exceptions - Customize error pages (404, 500) for better UX - Employ Django signals for decoupled error handling ## Key Dependencies - Django - Django REST Framework - Celery (background tasks) - Redis (caching/queues) - PostgreSQL or MySQL ## Performance Optimization - Use `select_related()` and `prefetch_related()` for efficient queries - Implement database indexing and query optimization techniques - Leverage Django's caching framework with Redis/Memcached - Use Celery for I/O-bound operations - Optimize static files with WhiteNoise or CDN --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/mindrally) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.