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🗄️ Implementing Soft Deletes in Django: A Safer Way to Manage Data 🚀 Deleting records permanently can lead to irreversible data loss. Soft deletes offer a safer approach by marking records as inactive instead of removing them. Here’s how to implement soft deletes in Django: 1. Use a Boolean Field Add an is_deleted field to flag records as inactive instead of deleting them. 2. Customize the Manager Override Django’s model manager to filter out soft-deleted records by default. 3. Modify QuerySet Methods Customize .delete() to update is_deleted=True instead of permanently removing records. 4. Restore Deleted Data Implement a method to reactivate soft-deleted records when needed. 5. Optimize with Database Indexing Use indexing to improve query performance when filtering out inactive records. 💡 Soft deletes help prevent accidental data loss, improve data recovery, and ensure better data integrity in Django applications. Have you implemented soft deletes in your projects? Share your experience in the comments! #Django #SoftDeletes #DataManagement #DatabaseOptimization #WebDevelopment #NovialTechnologies

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