Code Quality

  1. Code Formatting:

    • Black: An opinionated code formatter that enforces a consistent code style. It's highly automated and minimizes the need for manual formatting decisions.
    • isort: A tool to sort imports in a consistent way. It can be configured to work with Black.

  2. Linting and Style Checking:

    • flake8: A tool that combines the functionality of pyflakes (for logical errors), pycodestyle (for style guide enforcement), and mccabe (for complexity checking). It helps identify potential issues in your code.
    • pylint: A comprehensive tool that checks for coding standards, errors, and possible improvements. It’s highly configurable but can be more verbose than flake8.

  3. Type Checking:

    • mypy: A static type checker for Python. If you use type annotations, mypy can help ensure your code adheres to the specified types.

  4. Security:

    • bandit: A tool designed to find common security issues in Python code.

Using these tools and practices will help you maintain high code quality and ensure that your Django and DRF APIs are well-tested and reliable.