Question 1

How to set up Inertia Django with Vue or React?

Accepted Answer

Install inertia-django via pip, add it to Django settings, then use a frontend build tool like Vite with django_vite. The README points to external example repos for specific frameworks, as detailed frontend docs are pending.

Question 2

Inertia Django vs Django REST Framework for a SPA?

Accepted Answer

Choose Inertia Django if you want to avoid building a separate API and use Django's server-side routing with modern frontends. Opt for Django REST Framework if you need a decoupled API for multiple clients or more granular endpoint control.

Question 3

How to handle authentication in Inertia Django?

Accepted Answer

Use Django's built-in auth system and share user data via the share method in middleware. The adapter automatically handles CSRF tokens, but you must configure Axios or Django settings for compatibility, as explained in the CSRF section.

Question 4

Can I use TypeScript with Inertia Django?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since Inertia Django works with frontend frameworks like React, Vue, or Svelte, you can integrate TypeScript on the frontend by configuring your build tool. The backend adapter is Python-based and doesn't restrict frontend language choices.

Question 5

How to test Inertia views in Django?

Accepted Answer

Use the provided InertiaTestCase, which includes helper methods like assertComponentUsed and assertHasExactProps. It inherits from Django's TestCase, allowing you to test props, template data, and components easily.

Question 6

Does Inertia Django support real-time updates with WebSockets?

Accepted Answer

No, Inertia Django is designed for page-based navigation without full reloads but lacks built-in WebSocket support. For real-time features, you'd need to integrate additional libraries like Django Channels separately, which isn't covered in the adapter.

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