Rapid Prototyping & Proof of Concepts: Django is all we need — Radoslav Georgiev

Django with its built-in admin interface can often be sufficient for prototyping and proof of concepts without needing complex UI frameworks

HTMX and AlpineJS are powerful modern alternatives to jQuery for adding interactivity to Django templates without requiring a full JavaScript framework

Focus on iterative development and getting feedback from working prototypes rather than spending too much time on specifications upfront

Choose “boring” proven technology that fits the team’s comfort level and context rather than chasing new shiny tools

The data model and Django ORM provide a solid foundation for prototypes, even if the final product may need a different architecture

Keep prototypes simple and focused on validating core business requirements rather than perfect implementation

Balance time spent working on framework/tooling vs actual product development

Get feedback from clickable, working prototypes rather than just wireframes or specifications

Django’s maturity as a framework allows focusing on business logic rather than infrastructure

Consider extending Django admin with custom styling/functionality before building complex custom UIs

Look and feel is often the biggest UI/UX challenge when prototyping with Django - tools like Tailwind can help improve aesthetics

Product requirements tend to evolve significantly once users interact with working prototypes