Chapter 1: Pylint for Django Projects

What is Pylint?

Pylint is a widely used static code analysis tool for Python. It checks for errors in Python code, enforces a coding standard, looks for code smells, and offers simple refactoring suggestions.

Why Use Pylint in Django Projects?

Code Quality: Ensures your code is clean, readable, and maintainable.
Consistency: Enforces coding standards across the project.
Error Detection: Catches errors and potential bugs early in the development cycle.

Setting Up Pylint for Django Project

Setting Up Pylint for Django Project

Setting Up Pylint in a Django Project?

Installation using: pip install pylint pylint-django
Generate Config file by using: pylint --generate-rcfile > .pylintrc
Modify .pylintrc to remove some rules and add load-plugins=pylint_django
Run it using: pylint <your-django-project-directory> or pylint $(find . -name "*.py" ! -path "./.venv/*") or
```
pylint --load-plugins pylint_django --django-settings-module=your.app.settings
```

Recommendations for Improvement

Integrate with CI/CD: Integrate Pylint into your CI/CD pipeline to ensure code quality is checked on every commit.
Custom Plugins: Create custom Pylint plugins if your project has unique requirements.
Consistent Review: Regularly update and review the .pylintrc file to adapt to new coding standards and project changes.