Django Development for Python Web Applications
Build feature-rich web applications faster with Python's batteries-included framework, built-in security, and ORM that eliminates SQL complexity.
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Build scalable Python web applications
Python web applications need rapid development without sacrificing security or maintainability. Django provides built-in authentication, ORM for database abstraction, and protection against common vulnerabilities out of the box. Our teams work with CTOs building data-driven applications where speed to market matters but technical debt from shortcuts creates long-term problems.
Our capabilities include:
- Rapid application development with built-in components
- Django ORM for database abstraction
- RESTful API development with Django REST Framework
- Built-in security against SQL injection and XSS
- Scalable architecture for high-traffic applications
- Admin interface customization and automation
Who we support
We work with development teams building Python applications where Django’s built-in components accelerate development but require expertise to scale beyond prototype stage.
Startups Building Data-Heavy MVPs
You need to validate product-market fit quickly with limited engineering resources. Manual database queries and custom authentication systems slow development, and your prototype code isn't production-ready.
SaaS Companies Migrating from Flask
Your lightweight Python application has outgrown minimal frameworks. Adding authentication, admin tools, and database migrations manually creates technical debt that slows feature velocity.
Enterprises Developing Internal Tools
You build data management platforms, reporting dashboards, and workflow automation for internal teams. Inconsistent interfaces and security implementations across tools create maintenance overhead and compliance risk.
Ways to engage
We offer a wide range of engagement models to meet our clients’ needs. From hourly consultation to fully managed solutions, our engagement models are designed to be flexible and customizable.
Staff Augmentation
Get access to on-demand product and engineering team talent that gives your company the flexibility to scale up and down as business needs ebb and flow.
Retainer Services
Retainers are perfect for companies that have a fully built product in maintenance mode. We'll give you peace of mind by keeping your software running, secure, and up to date.
Project Engagement
Project-based contracts that can range from small-scale audit and strategy sessions to more intricate replatforming or build from scratch initiatives.
We'll spec out a custom engagement model for you
Invested in creating success and defining new standards
At Curotec, we do more than deliver cutting-edge solutions — we build lasting partnerships. It’s the trust and collaboration we foster with our clients that make CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs consistently choose Curotec as their go-to partner.
Why choose Curotec for Django development?
Django’s rapid development promise depends on understanding which built-in components to use and which to replace. Our engineers know when Django’s admin interface works as-is versus when it needs customization, and structure applications so early speed doesn’t create later constraints. You get Python applications that launch quickly without accumulating architectural decisions that slow future development.
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Extraordinary people, exceptional outcomes
Our outstanding team represents our greatest asset. With business acumen, we translate objectives into solutions. Intellectual agility drives efficient software development problem-solving. Superior communication ensures seamless teamwork integration.
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Deep technical expertise
We don’t claim to be experts in every framework and language. Instead, we focus on the tech ecosystems in which we excel, selecting engagements that align with our competencies for optimal results. Moreover, we offer pre-developed components and scaffolding to save you time and money.
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Balancing innovation with practicality
We stay ahead of industry trends and innovations, avoiding the hype of every new technology fad. Focusing on innovations with real commercial potential, we guide you through the ever-changing tech landscape, helping you embrace proven technologies and cutting-edge advancements.
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Flexibility in our approach
We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to meet your specific needs. Whether you prefer our end-to-end project delivery, embedding our experts within your teams, or consulting and retainer options, we have a solution designed to suit you.
How we build Django applications
Django REST Framework APIs
Custom Admin Interface Development
Database Optimization with Django ORM
Authentication & Permissions
Background Task Processing
Content management with Django CMS
Tools & technologies for Django applications
Python Frameworks & Django Extensions
Our engineers select Django packages that extend capabilities without dependency conflicts or maintenance burden.
- Django REST Framework — Toolkit for building Web APIs with serializers, authentication, viewsets, and browsable API interface for rapid REST API development
- Django Channels — Extension for handling WebSockets, chat protocols, and asynchronous communication beyond traditional HTTP request-response cycles
- Celery — Distributed task queue for handling background jobs, scheduled tasks, and asynchronous processing outside the request cycle
- Django Allauth — Authentication package supporting social login, email verification, and multi-factor authentication with minimal configuration
- Django Debug Toolbar — Development tool displaying SQL queries, template rendering, cache hits, and performance metrics during local development
- Django Crispy Forms — Form rendering library with Bootstrap integration and custom layouts that separate form logic from presentation markup
Database Systems & ORM Tools
Database systems and migration tools handle schema changes, query optimization, and data integrity for Django applications at scale.
- PostgreSQL — Relational database with advanced features like JSONB fields, full-text search, and array types that integrate directly with Django ORM
- Django Migrations — Version-controlled schema changes with automatic migration generation, rollback capabilities, and deployment integration for database evolution
- MySQL & MariaDB — Alternative relational databases with replication support, indexing strategies, and transaction handling for high-availability deployments
- Django ORM QuerySets — Database abstraction layer with lazy loading, complex filtering, and aggregation that converts Python code to optimized SQL queries
- Redis — In-memory data store for session management, caching, and task queue backends that reduces database load and improves response times
- Django Database Routers — Multi-database configuration tools for read replicas, sharding strategies, and separating data across multiple database instances
API Development & Integration
Curotec implements REST and GraphQL frameworks connecting Django backends with mobile apps, frontends, and third-party services.
- Django REST Framework — Complete API toolkit with serializers, viewsets, routers, and authentication for building RESTful endpoints with minimal boilerplate
- Graphene-Django — GraphQL implementation for Django with automatic schema generation from models and resolver functions for flexible data queries
- Django CORS Headers — Cross-origin resource sharing middleware for secure API access from frontend applications hosted on different domains
- Django OAuth Toolkit — OAuth2 provider implementation for token-based authentication, third-party application authorization, and secure API access control
- Requests Library — HTTP client for making external API calls with session management, authentication handlers, and connection pooling for service integration
- Django Webhook Framework — Webhook sender and receiver implementations for event-driven integrations with external services and real-time data synchronization
Testing & Code Quality
Testing frameworks and linting tools catch bugs before deployment while maintaining consistent code standards across Python teams.
- pytest & pytest-django — Testing framework with fixture support, parametrized tests, and Django-specific plugins for comprehensive application testing
- Django TestCase — Built-in testing utilities with database fixtures, client requests, and assertion methods for unit and integration testing
- Coverage.py — Code coverage analysis tool that identifies untested code paths and generates reports showing test suite completeness
- Black & isort — Code formatters that enforce consistent Python styling and import ordering automatically across development teams
- Flake8 & Pylint — Static code analyzers that detect style violations, potential bugs, and code quality issues before deployment
- mypy — Static type checker for Python that validates type hints and catches type-related errors during development rather than runtime
Deployment & Container Orchestration
Our developers configure deployment platforms and containers that automate releases and maintain availability during updates.
- Docker & Docker Compose — Container platforms for consistent development and production environments with isolated dependencies and reproducible deployments
- Gunicorn & uWSGI — Python WSGI servers for running Django applications in production with worker process management and load distribution
- Nginx — Web server and reverse proxy for serving static files, SSL termination, and load balancing across multiple Django application instances
- Kubernetes — Container orchestration platform with auto-scaling, rolling updates, and health monitoring for high-availability Django deployments
- GitHub Actions & GitLab CI — Automated deployment pipelines with testing, building, and release workflows triggered by code commits and pull requests
- AWS Elastic Beanstalk & Heroku — Platform-as-a-service options for Django deployment with managed infrastructure, automatic scaling, and simplified configuration
Task Queues & Caching
Background processors and caches handle async operations and reduce database load for high-traffic Django apps.
- Celery — Distributed task queue for asynchronous job processing with support for scheduled tasks, retry logic, and result tracking
- Redis & RabbitMQ — Message brokers for task queue backends with pub/sub messaging, reliable delivery, and high-throughput message handling
- Django-Q — Lightweight task queue alternative with scheduled tasks, result storage, and Django admin integration for simpler async requirements
- Django Cache Framework — Built-in caching system supporting multiple backends including Memcached, Redis, and database caching for response optimization
- Memcached — High-performance distributed memory caching system for storing database query results, rendered pages, and session data
- Django-Redis — Redis integration for Django providing cache backend, session storage, and persistent connection pooling with optimized performance
FAQs about our Django development services
How does Django compare to Flask for our application?
Django includes authentication, admin interface, and ORM out of the box, which accelerates development for data-driven applications. Flask requires assembling these pieces manually, making Django faster for applications needing standard web features.
Can Django handle our expected traffic growth?
Django powers Instagram, Spotify, and YouTube at massive scale. With proper caching configuration, database optimization, and infrastructure setup, Django handles millions of requests without performance degradation.
How quickly can your developers start contributing?
Our Django engineers typically contribute production code within the first week. They’re familiar with Django’s MVT pattern, ORM best practices, and deployment workflows that match enterprise Python development standards.
Is Django's admin interface suitable for business users?
Django’s admin works well for internal tools and content management with customization. We extend it with custom actions, filters, and dashboards that give non-technical teams data access without building separate interfaces.
Do you provide support after initial development?
We offer staff augmentation, dedicated teams, and retainer arrangements. Our engineers maintain existing Django applications or augment your team for new feature development based on your needs.
How do you prevent technical debt in Django projects?
We enforce automated testing, type checking with mypy, and code review processes in CI/CD pipelines. pytest, Black, and mandatory test coverage prevent quality degradation as codebases grow.
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