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Class Based vs Function Based Views in Django

Mukul Latiyan
Mukul Latiyan
Updated on 27-Mar-2026 2K+ Views

Django is a popular web framework for building complex and scalable web applications in Python. One of the key design principles of Django is the use of views to handle HTTP requests and generate responses. In Django, views can be implemented using either class-based views or function-based views. Both types of views offer their own set of advantages and disadvantages, and choosing the appropriate type of view for your application depends on your specific requirements and development style. Function-based views are the traditional way of implementing views in Django. These views are implemented as ...

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What are important HTTP headers to be frequently used in Python CGI Programming?

Rajendra Dharmkar
Rajendra Dharmkar
Updated on 24-Mar-2026 412 Views

HTTP headers are essential components in Python CGI programming that provide metadata about the response being sent to the browser. They define how the browser should interpret and handle the content. HTTP Header Format The line Content-type:text/html\r\r is part of HTTP header which is sent to the browser to understand the content. All HTTP headers follow this format ? HTTP Field Name − Field Content Example Content-type: text/html\r\r Common HTTP Headers in CGI Here are the most frequently used HTTP headers in Python CGI programming ? Sr.No. Header ...

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How To Set Up Multiple SSL Host With A Single Apache Server

karthikeya Boyini
karthikeya Boyini
Updated on 16-Mar-2026 4K+ Views

In this article, we will show you how to set up multiple SSL certificates on a CentOS server with Apache using a single IP address. Traditionally, website administrators were restricted to using one SSL certificate per IP address, which required purchasing multiple IP addresses for HTTPS websites or additional hardware with multiple network adapters. This limitation is overcome by an extension to the SSL protocol called Server Name Indication (SNI). Most modern desktop and mobile web browsers support SNI, allowing you to secure multiple websites without purchasing additional IP addresses. Multiple SSL Certificates with ...

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What are the differences between Physical and Logical Topology?

Bhanu Priya
Bhanu Priya
Updated on 16-Mar-2026 23K+ Views

Network topology refers to the arrangement and interconnection of network devices. Understanding network topology is crucial for network design, troubleshooting, and optimization. There are two fundamental ways to view network topology: physical topology and logical topology. Physical topology describes the actual physical layout and connections of network devices, while logical topology describes how data flows through the network regardless of the physical connections. Physical vs Logical Topology Physical Topology ...

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Why HTTP is not secure?

Pranavnath
Pranavnath
Updated on 16-Mar-2026 2K+ Views

HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. It is a set of rules that defines how data is transmitted between web browsers and servers on the World Wide Web. HTTP is an application layer protocol used for transferring hypermedia documents such as HTML pages, allowing users to communicate and access information online. The fundamental issue with HTTP is that it transmits data in plain text format without any encryption. This means that any data sent between your browser and a web server − including usernames, passwords, personal information, and browsing activity − can be easily intercepted and read by malicious ...

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Difference between HTTP and IPFS

Pranavnath
Pranavnath
Updated on 16-Mar-2026 467 Views

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the foundation of the World Wide Web, following a centralized client-server approach where data is requested from specific server locations. IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) uses a decentralized network where data is requested using content-based identification rather than location-based addressing. What is HTTP? HTTP is a protocol that operates in the application layer of the network stack, enabling communication between web browsers and servers. It uses a request-response model where clients request resources from centralized servers using specific URLs. HTTP - Centralized Client-Server Model ...

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What are the differences between SSL and SSH?

Bhanu Priya
Bhanu Priya
Updated on 16-Mar-2026 552 Views

Let us understand the concepts of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Secure Shell (SSH) before learning the differences between them. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) SSL is an encryption-based Internet security technology designed to protect data integrity, privacy, and authentication in Internet communications. SSL was the precursor of the TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption protocol that we use today. A website that employs SSL/TLS has "HTTPS" in its URL instead of "HTTP." SSL provides two main services for connections: confidentiality and message integrity. Data is fragmented in the SSL Record Protocol application, compressed, and then encrypted with a ...

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What is Near-me Area Network (NAN)?

Bhanu Priya
Bhanu Priya
Updated on 16-Mar-2026 787 Views

Near-me Area Network (NAN) is a smart communication network designed for communication between nearby devices, such as smartphones and personal digital assistants, within a proximity area. This network is built over existing physical network infrastructures. Unlike a Local Area Network (LAN) where all connected devices are in the same network segment, in a Near-me Area Network the connected devices may be using different network infrastructures. For example, consider two smartphone users who are geographically close but using network services from different mobile carriers. Even though the smartphones use internet connectivity from different Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or mobile ...

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What is the full form of AURP?

Bhanu Priya
Bhanu Priya
Updated on 16-Mar-2026 473 Views

The full form of AURP is AppleTalk Update-based Routing Protocol. AURP is a specialized routing protocol designed to enable AppleTalk networks to communicate across non-AppleTalk network infrastructures, particularly TCP/IP networks, by creating tunnels between remote AppleTalk segments. AppleTalk tunneling allows organizations to connect two or more local AppleTalk networks through a foreign network infrastructure to form a large wide area network (WAN). This enables seamless communication between distributed AppleTalk networks while utilizing existing TCP/IP backbone infrastructure. How AURP Works An AppleTalk WAN typically comprises multiple local AppleTalk networks connected through tunnels over a TCP/IP network. In this ...

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What is the full form of WWW?

Bhanu Priya
Bhanu Priya
Updated on 16-Mar-2026 1K+ Views

The full form of WWW is World Wide Web, which is the information system that we access through the internet today. Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist working at CERN, invented the World Wide Web in 1989. Originally designed to meet the demand for automatic information sharing between scientists at universities and research institutions worldwide, the WWW has evolved into a global platform for accessing interconnected documents and resources through web browsers. World Wide Web Architecture Web Browser (Client) Web Server ...

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