Lincoln Loop depends on open source projects, and we like to give back to the community whenever we can. Some of our team have our own open source projects, and we’re encouraged to set aside some of our working week …
Content-aware chatbots are increasingly common on the web. What used to feel like magic can now be implemented with some know-how and a little code. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through setting up a Django backend for a chat …
We often inherit existing Django projects at Lincoln Loop either to provide ongoing maintenance or build new features (or both). Usually these projects are in some state of neglect and disrepair when they come to us. If they were a …
At Lincoln Loop, we don’t just build web platforms from scratch and scale them to accommodate growing demand; we also dedicate ourselves to their long-term maintenance. Some of our partnerships have spanned over a decade.
Let me walk you through …
In
a previous blog post
, I discussed the advantages of
using django CMS
to create a Multi-Distribution Channel CMS. To achieve the flexibility required to repurpose content across various channels, it is essential to establish a clear separation between …
I don’t like Django’s manage.py. My gripes against it are:
The plethora of files that clutter the root directory of our repos annoys me.
manage.py
is just one more in a long line of those.
In my opinion, there are …
Here at Lincoln Loop, for the past 15 years, we have built countless Digital experiences (DXP) that help to move our customers’ digital transformation forward.
The ultimate result of what is often a long-term engagement is often a code base …
Launching a website can be an exciting but nerve-wracking experience. With so many moving parts in the website development process, it’s easy to overlook small details that can significantly impact the user experience. To help you avoid potential issues, we’ve …
Back in 2018, I wrote about
using
setup.py
in your Django/Python project
. Five years later,
setup.py
is being phased out in favor of
pyproject.toml
. I’m a big fan of this change. With
setup.py
you could really go off …
One of the first things you need to do when starting a new Django project is to choose which version of Django you are going to use. At any given time, there could be as many as three supported Django …