2. The Optimal Django Environment Setup 9
Use the Same Database Locally and in Production 9
Fixtures Are Not a Magic Solution 9
You Can't Examine an Exact Copy of Production Data Locally 10
Different Databases Have Different Field Types and Constraints 10
Use Pip and Virtualenv 11
Install Django and Other Dependencies Via Pip 12
Use a Version Control System 12
Summary 13
3. How To Lay Out Django Projects 15
Django 1.5's Default Project Layout 15
Our Preferred Project Layout 16
Top Level: Repository Root 16
Second Level: Django Project Root 16
ird Level: Conguration Root 17
Sample Project Layout 17
What About the Virtualenv? 20
Using a startproject Template To Generate Our Layout 21
Other Alternatives 21
Summary 21
4. Fundamentals of Django App Design 23
e Golden Rule of Django App Design 23
A Practical Example of Apps in a Project 24
What To Name Your Django Apps 25
When In Doubt, Keep Apps Small 26
Summary 26
5. Settings and Requirements Files 27
Avoid Non-Versioned Local Settings 27
Using Multiple Settings Files 29
Notice How We Use django-admin.py Here 31
A Development Settings Example 31
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