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How to use MySQLdb with Python and Django in OSX 10.6?

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ“ **Blog Post: How to use MySQLdb with Python and Django in OSX 10.6** šŸ‘‹ Hey there, fellow developers! Are you struggling with using MySQLdb with Python and Django in OSX 10.6? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many users have faced this issue, and today I

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TransactionManagementError "You can"t execute queries until the end of the "atomic" block" while using signals, but only during Unit Testing

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ”’šŸ’¾ TransactionManagementError: "You can't execute queries until the end of the 'atomic' block" during Unit Testing Are you experiencing a TransactionManagementError while using signals in Django during Unit Testing? If so, you're not alone! This error c

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How do I filter ForeignKey choices in a Django ModelForm?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Filter ForeignKey Choices in a Django ModelForm 🧩 Are you struggling to filter the `ForeignKey` choices in your Django `ModelForm`? Don't worry, I've got you covered! In this guide, I'll walk you through common issues and provide easy solutions

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Proper way to handle multiple forms on one page in Django

Published on September 2, 2023

# Handling Multiple Forms on One Page in Django: A Simple Solution šŸ¤” Have you ever been stuck when trying to handle multiple forms on one page in Django? It can be quite a challenge to let the view know which form was submitted and process only that spec

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Django - makemigrations - No changes detected

Published on September 2, 2023

# Django - `makemigrations` - No changes detected 😮 So, you're trying to create migrations within an existing app using the `makemigrations` command, but when you run it, you get the disappointing message - "No changes detected." 😩 Don't worry, this is

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Having Django serve downloadable files

Published on September 2, 2023

# Django 101: Serving Downloadable Files with Ease! šŸ˜Ž So, you want to serve downloadable files in Django, but you don't want users to directly access the actual file path? No worries! In this blog post, we'll walk you through the common challenges and pr

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You need to install postgresql-server-dev-X.Y for building a server-side extension or libpq-dev for building a client-side application

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Install postgresql-server-dev-X.Y for Building a Server-Side Extension or libpq-dev for Building a Client-Side Application in Python If you are working on a Django project with a virtual environment and connecting it to a local PostgreSQL databas

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Checking for empty queryset in Django

Published on September 2, 2023

## How to Check for an Empty QuerySet in Django šŸ“ Hey there, fellow Django developer! Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to check if a query returned any results? šŸ¤” Well, you're not alone! This is a common issue that many devel

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Django: Get list of model fields?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Django: Get list of model fields šŸ“‹ So you're working with Django and you want to retrieve a list of all the fields defined for a model. We've all been there! Don't worry, I've got you covered. In this blog post, I'll walk you through the common issues

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Django Server Error: port is already in use

Published on September 2, 2023

# Solving Django Server Error: Port is Already in Use <div align="center"> <img src="https://emojipedia-us.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/thumbs/120/apple/237/wrench_1f527.png" width="100" alt="Wrench Emoji"> </div> So, you're faced with the fr