Django API
backend-applications
Django + DRF API starter with uv, Ruff, pytest-django, and health probes
About this template
This template provides a solid foundation for building django-backend applications. It comes with all the essential tools and configurations to help you get started quickly.
The Django API template is designed to help developers jumpstart their projects with best practices, modern tooling, and a well-structured codebase.
Key Benefits
- Pre-configured uv project with lockfile workflow
- Ruff, pytest, and type checking out of the box
- Python 3.12+ with modern typing patterns
- AGENTS.md for AI assistant guardrails
- Extension-ready structure for Docker, Postgres, and CI
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Django API
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GitHub Setup
ci
$ uvx create-awesome-python-app \
--template django-api \
--addons github-setup
Django API
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Python Postgres
database
$ uvx create-awesome-python-app \
--template django-api \
--addons python-postgres
Django API
django-backend
Python Dev Container
editor
$ uvx create-awesome-python-app \
--template django-api \
--addons python-devcontainer
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