Is this useful for Django 1.4.3 development? I know this is a 1.5 book so I'm not sure how much of the API/stack has changed and how relevant the book will be for me.
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#112One of my big concerns is user / session security. I have tried to follow and reason through discussions on stackoverflow and much of tpatchek's notes. I would be interested in how "high level" the security chapter is from anyone who has shelled out already. For example I assume I will 1. only use persona or openid (avoids storing passwords in my servers thus making a lot of things much much easier) 2. sessions - sto…
I'm going to use OpenID for an application soon, but I don't know what I should read or where to start. Do you have any recommendations?
Thanks ;)
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#113Is this useful for Django 1.4.3 development? I know this is a 1.5 book so I'm not sure how much of the API/stack has changed and how relevant the book will be for me.
I'm one of the authors.
Most of the book will work with Django 1.4.3. There are some exceptions such as use of the {% url %} template tag, the custom user model, and some other areas.
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#114I develop Django professionally, bought the book, and just finished a quick read through. I am very impressed. Some may rightly say you can get all the information in the book elsewhere and for free, I wouldn't want to. This book would have saved me many hours over the last few years. $12 is a bargain. I think the depth and breadth is just right and would highly suggest it for (nearly) every level of Django developer…
I'm one of the authors.
Your observation about enterprise grade migrations is interesting. We'll see what we can do to add to the book.
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#115So, full disclaimer: I was one of the editors of this book. This is a really great 'best practices' book for Django developers of all skill levels. In the Django community, there are a variety of practices that people tend to use: webapp structure, coding conventions, library preferences, etc. As a Django developer, finding out 'which way should I do X' is often harder than it seems: there are tons of articles on Goo…
Having recently started Django for a small gig, I have found searching for Django documentation, tips, and practices, to be extremely difficult and confusing, especially coming from the Rails world where blog posts seem a dime a dozen. I spent a long time looking for good info only to find outdated or poorly maintained docs, and a very little sense of "community". I'll probably grab this book to get me jumpstarted. I…
Try the IRC channel, articles from Lincoln Loop and the Django google groups.
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#116I just completed reading it. I haven't been working with django recently and having completely read the book, I am now up to date. * The book has a lot of practical advice having developed using django for years. For example, the book recommends, whenever you have a custom manager, always explicitly define `objects` as the default manager, before the custom manager. * The book makes a recommendation; but also mention…
If this is off the top of your head, why post the exact same thing to reddit?
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#117I was going to buy this book but it doesn't seem like django.2scoops.org/ uses HTTPS. I'm not comfortable giving away my credit card numbers and CSV without it. Strangely, the website shows "HTTPS Secure" on the top left corner.
Would there be another payment method?
Re: Our Django Book is Launched
#118I just completed reading it. I haven't been working with django recently and having completely read the book, I am now up to date. * The book has a lot of practical advice having developed using django for years. For example, the book recommends, whenever you have a custom manager, always explicitly define `objects` as the default manager, before the custom manager. * The book makes a recommendation; but also mention…
If this is off the top of your head, why post the exact same thing to reddit?
Your comment makes no sense. He had some thoughts and posted them. It doesn't matter where he posted them.
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#119I was going to buy this book but it doesn't seem like django.2scoops.org/ uses HTTPS. I'm not comfortable giving away my credit card numbers and CSV without it. Strangely, the website shows "HTTPS Secure" on the top left corner. Would there be another payment method?
Once you click through to the actual Gum Road page, you reach a secure site.
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#120It has ice cream on the cover? Sold. Seriously, I like books that feel warm and fun, even on serious topics.