Django REST Part 2 - Public vs. Private URLs: Securing Django with Token Auth
A deep dive into creating a secure API system with public access, private access, and a custom login/logout flow.
Jan 3, 2026
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Django REST Part 1 - Building a REST API with Django: The Initial Setup
Learn how to initialize a Django REST Framework project from scratch and create your first functional JSON endpoint.
Jan 3, 2026
Business Idea: The Canva & Etsy Partnership – A Systems-Based Model
A standalone business concept exploring a partnership between a systems architect and a digital designer to launch a digital retail shop on Etsy selling healthcare and family organization templates created in Canva.
Jan 1, 2026
Setting Up Django on Windows 11 with VS Code, WSL2, and Docker
A 12-step guide to building a robust development environment on Windows 11. Learn how to integrate WSL2, Visual Studio Code, and Docker to run a Django application powered by a PostgreSQL database.
Dec 19, 2025
From Dim Sum to M2: How I Finally Fell in Love with Oolong Tea
Discover why Oolong tea is more than just a restaurant staple. From its "Black Dragon" origins to the creamy, floral notes of the M2 White Peach Oolong Tea Latte, learn about the art, health benefits, and "calm alertness" that make this tea a connoisseur’s favorite.
Dec 18, 2025
How to Create a Django 6 App with PostgreSQL and Bootstrap for Fly.io
A comprehensive guide to setting up Django 6 using a PostgreSQL database, environment variables, and Bootstrap, specifically optimized for deployment on Fly.io.
Dec 14, 2025
How to Upgrade from Django 5.1 to Django 5.2 (LTS)
A step-by-step guide to upgrading your Django project from version 5.1 to the 5.2 Long Term Support release, including pre-upgrade checks, installation commands, and key changes to watch for.
Dec 13, 2025
Preparing PostgreSQL for Django on Fly.io
This article details the necessary steps within your Django project and using the flyctl CLI to correctly provision, connect, and configure a production-ready PostgreSQL database cluster on the Fly.io platform.
Dec 11, 2025
10 Steps to Deploy a New Django App on Fly.io
This article provides a quick and structured guide to setting up and deploying a fresh Django project onto the Fly.io platform, utilizing its automated configuration and powerful command-line interface, flyctl.
Dec 11, 2025