People typically don’t like change, so it’s normal that we tend to use the same programming language for our next project as we did in the last. However, if you want to make the most profitable, excellent app or software, you need to explore languages that best suit your project.
Many professionals believe that Django offers a complete range of features and functionalities unlike others, so let’s take a close look at Django and how to go about hiring the best Django developer.
When Should You Use Django?
If you are looking to build a web application or API backend that requires a level of security against the most common attacks, Django is for you. Django is open source, highly scalable, and allows you to integrate front line technology, for example, AI, at a later date. Django is fast and you can easily make changes throughout the course of the project. Here are a few other reasons for when you should use Django:
- It’s extremely vigorous, organized, and consistent
- Your web application and API backend need the equivalent codebase
- You favor ORN support
- You want a language that has plenty of documentation
When Shouldn’t You Use Django?
If your app is quite vast and it’s not possible to keep everything in a single codebase, there will be more suitable languages. Just as if you want to divide your app into microservices, you aren’t prepared to use frameworks, and if this is the first application and it doesn’t need a database or documentation, there will probably be better options for your project.
- Instagram- organizing mass information and user interactions, frequent new features, and issues fixed in seconds.
- Spotify- another site with incredible volumes of data and uses AI.
- Dropbox- Dropbox uses Django to provide sharing and synchronization.
- Pinterest- with more than 250 million users each month, Django shows how diverse and dynamic it can be.
The Advantages of Using Django
The Django Framework was developed with Python
If you aren’t aware of the benefits of Python, we will briefly cover this. As one of the most popular languages in the world, Python is quick to learn but also allows for sophisticated and complex development. It works very well with a number of other languages C/C++/Java, and you can use it in conjunction with other libraries. Python will also let you use the latest technology trends like Big Data and Machine Learning.
Django is considered “Batteries Included”
When we say batteries, we mean Django ORM, Middlewares, Authentication, HTTP libraries, ¡18n! Django Admin, Multi-site support, layout motors and so much more. Django is ready right in.
Django Admin
This framework is super organized, and you can use the custom layouts with no preparation, and it doesn’t take long. Speeding up the process even more, you have authorizations and verification modules straight out of the box.
The DRY Principle
Think of how many times you refresh an app while you are creating it. The DRY principle (Don’t Repeat Yourself) helps to control any problems, strategically. While many frameworks boast of their DRY ability, Django is planned so that you can forget the DRY principle.
How To Choose The Right Python and Django Developer for Your Project
As with many fields in software development, the sudden growth in Django popularity has led to high demand for developers. There is no room for mistakes in the recruitment process, and it is important to decide what is important to your project before you begin the process.
The Interviews
During your well organized, Django specific interviews, you would be wise to remember the following:
- Find out what tools the candidates love to use and make sure they are aware of the tools you have available to them.
- Ask about what they think might hinder the project from their point of view.
- When asking about the specifics of Django, if you aren’t familiar with the framework, you should have someone in the interview who is.
Technical Capabilities
Next, you need to dedicate some time to a more in-depth discussion of the Django knowledge a candidate has. Some things that you (or your Django expert) should ask are:
- There expertise in Django Version Numbers
- Memory management, for example, copying and slicing structures
- SYS and OS
- Classes, functions, generators, Django shell utilization
Technical Assessment
You can’t just rely on what you have read on a resume. You will need to test the skills of any candidate before you hire them. The test might be based on the idea of your project or a previous project you have completed. Either way, the test must be realistic. A technical assessment will:
- Let you see the process of a Django developer while monitoring the time it takes to complete a task.
- You can check to see if the candidate has innovative ways to solve problems.
- The test will show you how the potential hire handles Django issues.
- An assessment test should give you an idea of a candidate’s enthusiasm for the job.
Bonus
Your project will be run to a strict timeframe and it’s necessary that your Django developer is able to work to tight deadlines and manage their own time well. Communication skills are essential to be able to report back to you, and it will be perfect if they have some market knowledge of the industry you are working in.
