Changes between Version 3 and Version 4 of IrcFAQ

Timestamp:

Feb 19, 2007, 10:35:44 PM (18 years ago)

Author:

Kenneth Gonsalves <lawgon@…>

Comment:

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IrcFAQ

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 == If I change my model, will {{{manage.py syncdb}}} update my database table? ==
 
-No. Sorry. See the SchemaEvolution page for more.
+No. Sorry. You will have to do this manually. If you are not bothered about losing data, just do an sqlreset. Otherwise do this: Before changing the model, do {{{ python manage.py sqlall yourapp > old.sql }}}, then change your model and do the same {{{ sqlall yourapp > new.sql }}} compare the two files and you will see the difference that you will need to script for this.
 
 == What should I use for development -- the built-in server, mod_python, FastCGI? ==
 
-It's generally best to use the built-in development server. It automatically reloads your Python source files when it detects changes.
+It's generally best to use the built-in development server. It automatically reloads your Python source files when it detects changes. I beg to differ - the development server is fine for using before you decide on opting for django. Once you start *real* development, it is better to replicate the production environment as closely as possible.
 
 == What's the difference between {{{null=True}}} and {{{blank=True}}} in models? ==