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In the fast-paced world of web development, real-time applications are becoming increasingly essential. If you’ve ever wondered about infusing your Django project with real-time chat functionality, you’re in the right place.
In this guide, we’ll dive into the practical aspects of building a chat application using Django Channels, allowing you to elevate your project with asynchronous communication capabilities.
Why Django Channels?
Django, a robust web framework, is known for its simplicity and scalability. However, when it comes to handling real-time communication, the standard request-response model might fall short. Enter Django Channels — an extension that equips Django to handle WebSockets and other asynchronous protocols, making real-time features a breeze to implement.
Setting Up Your Django Project
Let’s kick things off by ensuring you have Django Channels installed. Open your terminal and run:
pip install channels
