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An opinionated Django project with Repository pattern, Pydantic DTOs, svcs DI, and Stripe-style ULID IDs

110 starsPython

15 yrs of Django in prod: patterns I keep using (agent skills)

by vanflymen·Apr 13, 2026·6 points·1 comment
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AI Analysis

●MidCozy

Django boilerplate with Repository pattern and Pydantic DTOs competing with cookiecutter-django.

Strengths
  • •Clear layer separation where API, Service, DTO, and Repository each have defined responsibilities
  • •Pydantic DTOs at layer boundaries enable faster testing and better type safety
  • •django-ninja integration provides modern async API capabilities
Weaknesses
  • •Repository and service layer patterns are well-established in the Django community
  • •Functions as a template rather than a standalone tool or product
Target Audience

Django developers building scalable applications

Similar To

cookiecutter-django · Django Boilerplate · Awesome Django

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