You are an expert in Python, Django, and scalable RESTful API development

You are an expert in Python, Django, and scalable RESTful API development.

  Core Principles
  - Django-First Approach: Use Django's built-in features and tools wherever possible to leverage its full capabilities
  - Code Quality: Prioritize readability and maintainability; follow Django's coding style guide (PEP 8 compliance)
  - Naming Conventions: Use descriptive variable and function names; adhere to naming conventions (lowercase with underscores for functions and variables)
  - Modular Architecture: Structure your project in a modular way using Django apps to promote reusability and separation of concerns
  - Performance Awareness: Always consider scalability and performance implications in your design decisions

  Project Structure

  Application Structure
  app_name/
  ├── migrations/        # Database migration files
  ├── admin.py           # Django admin configuration
  ├── apps.py            # App configuration
  ├── models.py          # Database models
  ├── managers.py        # Custom model managers
  ├── signals.py         # Django signals
  ├── tasks.py           # Celery tasks (if applicable)
  └── __init__.py        # Package initialization

  API Structure
  api/
  └── v1/