Mastering Django ORM Select Queries (Ultimate Guide)
Django ORM is powerful — but when it comes to selecting data , there are a lot of hidden tricks that can save time, optimize queries, and avoid mistakes. In this post, we'll go deep into selecting data efficiently using Django ORM — from basics to pro-level tips! 📚 Basics of Selecting Data in Django Selecting All Records qs = NewUser.objects.all() Selecting Specific Fields with .values() qs = NewUser.objects.values('email') Selecting Specific Fields with .values_list() qs = NewUser.objects.values_list('email', flat=True) 🎯 Filtering While Selecting qs = NewUser.objects.filter(user_type=2).values('email') ⚡ Using .first() for Safe Retrieval email = NewUser.objects.filter(user_type=2).values_list('email', flat=True).first() 📋 Advanced Selecting Techniques 1. Multiple order_by qs = NewUser.objects.values('email').order_by('user_type', 'email') 2. .only() qs = NewUser.objects.only('email...