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diff --git a/docs/topics/2.4-accouncement.md b/docs/topics/2.4-accouncement.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e3f9d57a --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/topics/2.4-accouncement.md @@ -0,0 +1,158 @@ +# REST framework 2.4 announcement + +The 2.4 release is largely an intermediate step, tying up some outstanding issues prior to the 3.x series. + +## Version requirements + +Support for Django 1.3 has been dropped. +The lowest supported version of Django is now 1.4.2. + +The current plan is for REST framework to remain in lockstep with [Django's long-term support policy][lts-releases]. + +## Django 1.7 support + +The optional authtoken application now includes support for *both* Django 1.7 schema migrations, *and* for old-style `south` migrations. + +**If you are using authtoken, and you want to continue using `south`, you must upgrade your `south` package to version 1.0.** + +## Updated test runner + +We now have a new test runner for developing against the project,, that uses the excellent [py.test](http://pytest.org) library. + +To use it make sure you have first installed the test requirements. + + pip install -r requirements-test.txt + +Then run the `runtests.py` script. + + ./runtests.py + +The new test runner also includes [flake8](https://flake8.readthedocs.org) code linting, which should help keep our coding style consistent. + +#### Test runner flags + +Run using a more concise output style. + + ./runtests -q + +Run the tests using a more concise output style, no coverage, no flake8. + + ./runtests --fast + +Don't run the flake8 code linting. + + ./runtests --nolint + +Only run the flake8 code linting, don't run the tests. + + ./runtests --lintonly + +Run the tests for a given test case. + + ./runtests MyTestCase + +Run the tests for a given test method. + + ./runtests MyTestCase.test_this_method + +Shorter form to run the tests for a given test method. + + ./runtests test_this_method + +Note: The test case and test method matching is fuzzy and will sometimes run other tests that contain a partial string match to the given command line input. + +## Improved viewset routing + +The `@action` and `@link` decorators were inflexible in that they only allowed additional routes to be added against instance style URLs, not against list style URLs. + +The `@action` and `@link` decorators have now been moved to pending deprecation, and the `@list_route` and `@detail_route` decroators have been introduced. + +Here's an example of using the new decorators. Firstly we have a detail-type route named "set_password" that acts on a single instance, and takes a `pk` argument in the URL. Secondly we have a list-type route named "recent_users" that acts on a queryset, and does not take any arguments in the URL. + + class UserViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet): + """ + A viewset that provides the standard actions + """ + queryset = User.objects.all() + serializer_class = UserSerializer + + @detail_route(methods=['post']) + def set_password(self, request, pk=None): + user = self.get_object() + serializer = PasswordSerializer(data=request.DATA) + if serializer.is_valid(): + user.set_password(serializer.data['password']) + user.save() + return Response({'status': 'password set'}) + else: + return Response(serializer.errors, + status=status.HTTP_400_BAD_REQUEST) + + @list_route() + def recent_users(self, request): + recent_users = User.objects.all().order('-last_login') + page = self.paginate_queryset(recent_users) + serializer = self.get_pagination_serializer(page) + return Response(serializer.data) + +For more details, see the [viewsets documentation](../api-guide/viewsets.md). + +## Throttle behavior + +There's one bugfix in 2.4 that's worth calling out, as it will *invalidate existing throttle caches* when you upgrade. + +We've now fixed a typo on the `cache_format` attribute. Previously this was named `"throtte_%(scope)s_%(ident)s"`, it is now `"throttle_%(scope)s_%(ident)s"`. + +If you're concerned about the invalidation you have two options. + +* Manually pre-populate your cache with the fixed version. +* Set the `cache_format` attribute on your throttle class in order to retain the previous incorrect spelling. + +## Other features + +There are also a number of other features and bugfixes as [listed in the release notes][2-4-release-notes]. In particular these include: + +[Customizable view name and description functions][view-name-and-description-settings] for use with the browsable API, by using the `VIEW_NAME_FUNCTION` and `VIEW_DESCRIPTION_FUNCTION` settings. + +Smarter [client IP identification for throttling][client-ip-identification], with the addition of the `NUM_PROXIES` setting. + +## Deprecations + +All API changes in 2.3 that previously raised `PendingDeprecationWarning` will now raise a `DeprecationWarning`, which is loud by default. + +All API changes in 2.3 that previously raised `DeprecationWarning` have now been removed entirely. + +Furter details on these deprecations is available in the [2.3 announcement][2-3-announcement]. + +## Labels and milestones + +Although not strictly part of the 2.4 release it's also worth noting here that we've been working hard towards improving our triage process. + +The [labels that we use in GitHub][github-labels] have been cleaned up, and all existing tickets triaged. Any given ticket should have one and only one label, indicating its current state. + +We've also [started using milestones][github-milestones] in order to track tickets against particular releases. + +--- + + + +**Above**: *Overview of our current use of labels and milestones in GitHub.* + +--- + +We hope both of these changes will help make the management process more clear and obvious and help keep tickets well-organised and relevant. + +## Next steps + +The next planned release will be 3.0, featuring an improved and simplified serializer implementation. + +Once again, many thanks to all the generous [backers and sponsors][kickstarter-sponsors] who've helped make this possible! + +[lts-releases]: https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/internals/release-process/#long-term-support-lts-releases +[2-4-release-notes]: ./topics/release-notes/#240 +[view-name-and-description-settings]: ../api-guide/settings/#view-names-and-descriptions +[client-ip-identification]: ../api-guide/throttling/#how-clients-are-identified +[2-3-announcement]: ./topics/2.3-announcement +[github-labels]: https://github.com/tomchristie/django-rest-framework/issues +[github-milestones]: https://github.com/tomchristie/django-rest-framework/milestones +[kickstarter-sponsors]: ./topics/kickstarter-announcement/#sponsors diff --git a/docs/topics/browsable-api.md b/docs/topics/browsable-api.md index e32db695..ad812f4b 100644 --- a/docs/topics/browsable-api.md +++ b/docs/topics/browsable-api.md @@ -69,6 +69,7 @@ For more specific CSS tweaks than simply overriding the default bootstrap theme All of the blocks available in the browsable API base template that can be used in your `api.html`. +* `body` - The entire html `<body>`. * `bodyclass` - Class attribute for the `<body>` tag, empty by default. * `bootstrap_theme` - CSS for the Bootstrap theme. * `bootstrap_navbar_variant` - CSS class for the navbar. @@ -167,10 +168,10 @@ You can now add the `autocomplete_light.ChoiceWidget` widget to the serializer f [bootstrap]: http://getbootstrap.com [cerulean]: ../img/cerulean.png [slate]: ../img/slate.png -[bcustomize]: http://twitter.github.com/bootstrap/customize.html#variables +[bcustomize]: http://getbootstrap.com/2.3.2/customize.html [bswatch]: http://bootswatch.com/ -[bcomponents]: http://twitter.github.com/bootstrap/components.html -[bcomponentsnav]: http://twitter.github.com/bootstrap/components.html#navbar +[bcomponents]: http://getbootstrap.com/2.3.2/components.html +[bcomponentsnav]: http://getbootstrap.com/2.3.2/components.html#navbar [autocomplete-packages]: https://www.djangopackages.com/grids/g/auto-complete/ [django-autocomplete-light]: https://github.com/yourlabs/django-autocomplete-light [django-autocomplete-light-install]: http://django-autocomplete-light.readthedocs.org/en/latest/#install diff --git a/docs/topics/contributing.md b/docs/topics/contributing.md index 18a05050..3400bc8f 100644 --- a/docs/topics/contributing.md +++ b/docs/topics/contributing.md @@ -62,10 +62,44 @@ To run the tests, clone the repository, and then: virtualenv env source env/bin/activate pip install -r requirements.txt - pip install -r optionals.txt + pip install -r requirements-test.txt # Run the tests - rest_framework/runtests/runtests.py + ./runtests.py + +### Test options + +Run using a more concise output style. + + ./runtests -q + +Run the tests using a more concise output style, no coverage, no flake8. + + ./runtests --fast + +Don't run the flake8 code linting. + + ./runtests --nolint + +Only run the flake8 code linting, don't run the tests. + + ./runtests --lintonly + +Run the tests for a given test case. + + ./runtests MyTestCase + +Run the tests for a given test method. + + ./runtests MyTestCase.test_this_method + +Shorter form to run the tests for a given test method. + + ./runtests test_this_method + +Note: The test case and test method matching is fuzzy and will sometimes run other tests that contain a partial string match to the given command line input. + +### Running against multiple environments You can also use the excellent [tox][tox] testing tool to run the tests against all supported versions of Python and Django. Install `tox` globally, and then simply run: diff --git a/docs/topics/documenting-your-api.md b/docs/topics/documenting-your-api.md index 6291c924..e20f9712 100644 --- a/docs/topics/documenting-your-api.md +++ b/docs/topics/documenting-your-api.md @@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ You can modify the response behavior to `OPTIONS` requests by overriding the `me To be fully RESTful an API should present its available actions as hypermedia controls in the responses that it sends. -In this approach, rather than documenting the available API endpoints up front, the description instead concentrates on the *media types* that are used. The available actions take may be taken on any given URL are not strictly fixed, but are instead made available by the presence of link and form controls in the returned document. +In this approach, rather than documenting the available API endpoints up front, the description instead concentrates on the *media types* that are used. The available actions that may be taken on any given URL are not strictly fixed, but are instead made available by the presence of link and form controls in the returned document. To implement a hypermedia API you'll need to decide on an appropriate media type for the API, and implement a custom renderer and parser for that media type. The [REST, Hypermedia & HATEOAS][hypermedia-docs] section of the documentation includes pointers to background reading, as well as links to various hypermedia formats. diff --git a/docs/topics/kickstarter-announcement.md b/docs/topics/kickstarter-announcement.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..6d091064 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/topics/kickstarter-announcement.md @@ -0,0 +1,164 @@ +# Kickstarting Django REST framework 3 + +--- + +<iframe width="480" height="360" src="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomchristie/django-rest-framework-3/widget/video.html" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"> </iframe> + +--- + +In order to continue to drive the project forward, I'm launching a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the development of a major new release - Django REST framework 3. + +## Project details + +This new release will allow us to comprehensively address some of the shortcomings of the framework, and will aim to include the following: + +* Faster, simpler and easier-to-use serializers. +* An alternative admin-style interface for the browsable API. +* Search and filtering controls made accessible in the browsable API. +* Alternative API pagination styles. +* Documentation around API versioning. +* Triage of outstanding tickets. +* Improving the ongoing quality and maintainability of the project. + +Full details are available now on the [project page](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomchristie/django-rest-framework-3). + +If you're interested in helping make sustainable open source development a reality please [visit the Kickstarter page](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomchristie/django-rest-framework-3) and consider funding the project. + +I can't wait to see where this takes us! + +Many thanks to everyone for your support so far, + + Tom Christie :) + +--- + +## Sponsors + +We've now blazed way past all our goals, with a staggering £30,000 (~$50,000), meaning I'll be in a position to work on the project significantly beyond what we'd originally planned for. 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\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/topics/release-notes.md b/docs/topics/release-notes.md index 0010f687..0a74a27d 100644 --- a/docs/topics/release-notes.md +++ b/docs/topics/release-notes.md @@ -38,8 +38,59 @@ You can determine your currently installed version using `pip freeze`: --- +## 2.4.x series + +### 2.4.0 + +**Django version requirements**: The lowest supported version of Django is now 1.4.2. + +**South version requirements**: This note applies to any users using the optional `authtoken` application, which includes an associated database migration. You must now *either* upgrade your `south` package to version 1.0, *or* instead use the built-in migration support available with Django 1.7. + +* Added compatibility with Django 1.7's database migration support. +* New test runner, using `py.test`. +* `@detail_route` and `@list_route` decorators replace `@action` and `@link`. +* Support customizable view name and description functions, using the `VIEW_NAME_FUNCTION` and `VIEW_DESCRIPTION_FUNCTION` settings. +* Added `NUM_PROXIES` setting for smarter client IP identification. +* Added `MAX_PAGINATE_BY` setting and `max_paginate_by` generic view attribute. +* Added `cache` attribute to throttles to allow overriding of default cache. +* Added `lookup_value_regex` attribute to routers, to allow the URL argument matching to be constrainted by the user. +* Added `allow_none` option to `CharField`. +* Support Django's standard `status_code` class attribute on responses. +* More intuitive behavior on the test client, as `client.logout()` now also removes any credentials that have been set. +* Bugfix: `?page_size=0` query parameter now falls back to default page size for view, instead of always turning pagination off. +* Bugfix: Always uppercase `X-Http-Method-Override` methods. +* Bugfix: Copy `filter_backends` list before returning it, in order to prevent view code from mutating the class attribute itself. +* Bugfix: Set the `.action` attribute on viewsets when introspected by `OPTIONS` for testing permissions on the view. +* Bugfix: Ensure `ValueError` raised during deserialization results in a error list rather than a single error. This is now consistent with other validation errors. +* Bugfix: Fix `cache_format` typo on throttle classes, was `"throtte_%(scope)s_%(ident)s"`. Note that this will invalidate existing throttle caches. + +--- + ## 2.3.x series +### 2.3.14 + +**Date**: 12th June 2014 + +* **Security fix**: Escape request path when it is include as part of the login and logout links in the browsable API. +* `help_text` and `verbose_name` automatically set for related fields on `ModelSerializer`. +* Fix nested serializers linked through a backward foreign key relation. +* Fix bad links for the `BrowsableAPIRenderer` with `YAMLRenderer`. +* Add `UnicodeYAMLRenderer` that extends `YAMLRenderer` with unicode. +* Fix `parse_header` argument convertion. +* Fix mediatype detection under Python 3. +* Web browseable API now offers blank option on dropdown when the field is not required. +* `APIException` representation improved for logging purposes. +* Allow source="*" within nested serializers. +* Better support for custom oauth2 provider backends. +* Fix field validation if it's optional and has no value. +* Add `SEARCH_PARAM` and `ORDERING_PARAM`. +* Fix `APIRequestFactory` to support arguments within the url string for GET. +* Allow three transport modes for access tokens when accessing a protected resource. +* Fix `QueryDict` encoding on request objects. +* Ensure throttle keys do not contain spaces, as those are invalid if using `memcached`. +* Support `blank_display_value` on `ChoiceField`. + ### 2.3.13 **Date**: 6th March 2014 @@ -112,11 +163,11 @@ You can determine your currently installed version using `pip freeze`: * Bugfix: `client.force_authenticate(None)` should also clear session info if it exists. * Bugfix: Client sending empty string instead of file now clears `FileField`. * Bugfix: Empty values on ChoiceFields with `required=False` now consistently return `None`. -* Bugfix: Clients setting `page=0` now simply returns the default page size, instead of disabling pagination. [*] +* Bugfix: Clients setting `page_size=0` now simply returns the default page size, instead of disabling pagination. [*] --- -[*] Note that the change in `page=0` behaviour fixes what is considered to be a bug in how clients can effect the pagination size. However if you were relying on this behavior you will need to add the following mixin to your list views in order to preserve the existing behavior. +[*] Note that the change in `page_size=0` behaviour fixes what is considered to be a bug in how clients can effect the pagination size. However if you were relying on this behavior you will need to add the following mixin to your list views in order to preserve the existing behavior. class DisablePaginationMixin(object): def get_paginate_by(self, queryset=None): @@ -146,9 +197,9 @@ You can determine your currently installed version using `pip freeze`: * Added `trailing_slash` option to routers. * Include support for `HttpStreamingResponse`. * Support wider range of default serializer validation when used with custom model fields. -* UTF-8 Support for browsable API descriptions. +* UTF-8 Support for browsable API descriptions. * OAuth2 provider uses timezone aware datetimes when supported. -* Bugfix: Return error correctly when OAuth non-existent consumer occurs. +* Bugfix: Return error correctly when OAuth non-existent consumer occurs. * Bugfix: Allow `FileUploadParser` to correctly filename if provided as URL kwarg. * Bugfix: Fix `ScopedRateThrottle`. @@ -189,7 +240,7 @@ You can determine your currently installed version using `pip freeze`: * Added SearchFilter * Added OrderingFilter * Added GenericViewSet -* Bugfix: Multiple `@action` and `@link` methods now allowed on viewsets. +* Bugfix: Multiple `@action` and `@link` methods now allowed on viewsets. * Bugfix: Fix API Root view issue with DjangoModelPermissions ### 2.3.2 @@ -242,7 +293,7 @@ You can determine your currently installed version using `pip freeze`: * Long HTTP headers in browsable API are broken in multiple lines when possible. * Bugfix: Fix regression with DjangoFilterBackend not worthing correctly with single object views. * Bugfix: OAuth should fail hard when invalid token used. -* Bugfix: Fix serializer potentially returning `None` object for models that define `__bool__` or `__len__`. +* Bugfix: Fix serializer potentially returning `None` object for models that define `__bool__` or `__len__`. ### 2.2.5 |