Develop #797
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Set up a new Django project named "movie" with necessary configurations, including settings, URLs, and WSGI/ASGI entry points. Add a "cinema" app with basic models, serializers, and placeholder files for views, tests, and admin. Include a requirements.txt file specifying project dependencies.
Introduced `MovieSerializer` and updated the `Movie` model to allow optional descriptions. Added `movies_list` and placeholder view functions, along with initial URL configurations for the cinema app. These changes set up the foundational API for handling movie data.
This commit creates the initial database migration for the `Movie` model. It integrates Django REST Framework and adds API endpoints for listing, retrieving, creating, updating, and deleting movies. Additionally, it updates project settings and URLs to support these changes.
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Thank you for your hard work on this project! There are a few critical issues that need to be addressed before we can proceed. The DEBUG setting should be set to False in production to prevent exposing sensitive information. Additionally, the SECRET_KEY should not be hardcoded in the source code for security reasons; consider using environment variables instead. Lastly, there's a mismatch between the description field in the MovieSerializer and the Movie model. Aligning these will ensure consistency and prevent potential errors. Keep up the great work, and once these changes are made, we can move forward! 😊
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cinema/serializers.py
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| class MovieSerializer(serializers.Serializer): | ||
| id = serializers.IntegerField(read_only=True) | ||
| title = serializers.CharField(max_length=100) | ||
| description = serializers.CharField(max_length=255) |
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The description field in the MovieSerializer has a max_length of 255, which does not match the TextField in the Movie model that does not have a max_length constraint. Consider using serializers.CharField without max_length or using serializers.TextField to align with the model definition.
movie/settings.py
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| # See https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/5.1/howto/deployment/checklist/ | ||
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| # SECURITY WARNING: keep the secret key used in production secret! | ||
| SECRET_KEY = "django-insecure-akq-5q35i!mz-^69j@6ulp2-v_#$*y0a4cb5=*$4crr7si17ca" |
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The SECRET_KEY is hardcoded and should not be exposed in the source code for security reasons. Consider using environment variables to manage sensitive information.
| SECRET_KEY = "django-insecure-akq-5q35i!mz-^69j@6ulp2-v_#$*y0a4cb5=*$4crr7si17ca" | ||
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| # SECURITY WARNING: don't run with debug turned on in production! | ||
| DEBUG = True |
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The DEBUG setting is set to True, which is not recommended for production environments as it can expose sensitive information. Ensure this is set to False in production.
Replaced hardcoded secret key in settings.py with an environment variable using dotenv for enhanced security. Updated the MovieSerializer to remove the 'max_length' constraint on the description field, allowing for greater flexibility.
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Great job on your progress with the Django project! 🎉 Here are some key points to consider for improvement:
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Security Settings: Ensure the
SECRET_KEYis set through environment variables for security purposes. Also, remember to setDEBUGtoFalsein production to avoid exposing sensitive information. -
Code Clarity: In your views, explicitly check for the POST method using
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Testing: Consider adding test cases for your models, views, and serializers to ensure your application functions as expected.
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Model and Serializer Consistency: Ensure the
descriptionfield in theMovieSerializerallowsnullandblankvalues to match theMoviemodel's definition. Useserializers.CharField(allow_blank=True, allow_null=True)for consistency. -
Admin Registration: Register your models with the Django admin site to manage them through the admin interface.
These improvements will enhance the functionality and security of your application. Keep up the good work, and continue learning from these experiences! 🚀
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| from django.contrib import admin | |||
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| # Register your models here. | |||
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Consider registering your models with the Django admin site to manage them through the admin interface. You can do this by importing your models and using admin.site.register(YourModel).
| class MovieSerializer(serializers.Serializer): | ||
| id = serializers.IntegerField(read_only=True) | ||
| title = serializers.CharField(max_length=100) | ||
| description = serializers.CharField() |
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The description field in the MovieSerializer should allow null and blank values to match the Movie model's definition. Consider using serializers.CharField(allow_blank=True, allow_null=True).
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| from django.test import TestCase | |||
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| # Create your tests here. | |||
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Consider adding test cases to verify the functionality of your models, views, and serializers. This will help ensure your application behaves as expected.
| movies = Movie.objects.all() | ||
| serializer = MovieSerializer(movies, many=True) | ||
| return Response(serializer.data, status=status.HTTP_200_OK) | ||
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Consider explicitly checking for the POST method using elif request.method == "POST": instead of using an else statement. This will make the code clearer and prevent unintended behavior if other methods are added in the future.
| SECRET_KEY = os.getenv("SECRET_KEY") | ||
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| # SECURITY WARNING: don't run with debug turned on in production! | ||
| DEBUG = True |
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The DEBUG setting is currently set to True. For production, it should be set to False to avoid exposing sensitive information.
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| # SECURITY WARNING: keep the secret key used in production secret! | ||
| load_dotenv() | ||
| SECRET_KEY = os.getenv("SECRET_KEY") |
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Ensure that the SECRET_KEY is set in the environment variables and not hardcoded in the source code. This is important for the security of your application.
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