Django templates are a powerful feature that allows you to create dynamic HTML pages. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore advanced techniques and best practices for Django template development.

Understanding Template Inheritance

Template inheritance is one of Django's most powerful features. It allows you to build a base "skeleton" template that contains all the common elements of your site and defines blocks that child templates can override.

{% extends "base.html" %}

{% block title %}My Page Title{% endblock %}

{% block content %}
    
Welcome to my page
    
This is my content
{% endblock %}

Template Tags and Filters

Django provides numerous built-in template tags and filters. Here are some essential ones:

{% if user.is_authenticated %}
    Welcome, {{ user.username }}!
{% else %}
    Please log in.
{% endif %}

{% for item in items %}
    
{{ item.name }}
{% endfor %}

Static Files Management

Managing static files properly is crucial for template development:

{% load static %}

Best Practices