Django code review, security audit, and performance optimization
Django is Python's most mature web framework and a frequent output when AI tools generate full-stack applications. Claude Code, Cursor, and Replit all produce Django projects — but vibe coded Django apps almost always ship with debug mode on, open admin panels, and missing permission checks that put your data at risk.
Common Django issues we find
Real problems from Django codebases we've reviewed.
DEBUG=True in production
The most common Django security issue in AI-generated code. Debug mode exposes full stack traces, database queries, and installed apps to anyone who triggers an error.
Open Django admin panel
The admin panel is accessible at /admin/ without IP restriction, brute-force protection, or two-factor authentication — giving attackers a direct path to your database.
Missing permission classes on views
API views and endpoints without @login_required decorators or permission_classes, allowing unauthenticated users to access and modify data.
N+1 query patterns in ORM usage
AI-generated Django code accesses related objects in loops without select_related or prefetch_related, causing hundreds of database queries per page load.
Hardcoded SECRET_KEY
The Django SECRET_KEY is hardcoded in settings.py instead of loaded from environment variables. If this key leaks, attackers can forge sessions and CSRF tokens.
No database migrations strategy
AI tools modify models without creating proper migrations, or generate conflicting migration files that fail when deployed to production.
Unvalidated file uploads
File upload views that accept any file type and size without validation, enabling attackers to upload malicious scripts to your server.
Missing caching layer
Every page and API response is computed from scratch on every request. No use of Django's cache framework, template caching, or queryset caching.
Django production checklist
Key checks before deploying your Django app.
DEBUG=False and ALLOWED_HOSTS configured for production
SECRET_KEY loaded from environment variable
Admin panel protected with IP restriction and strong auth
All views have appropriate permission checks
select_related/prefetch_related used to avoid N+1 queries
Database migrations tested and applied cleanly
Static files served via CDN or whitenoise (not Django dev server)
CSRF and CORS middleware properly configured
Gunicorn or uWSGI used as production server
Logging configured with proper levels for production
Not sure if your app passes? Our code audit ($19) checks all of these and more.
Our Django services
Security Review
Deep security analysis of your application — from API endpoints to database access.
Deploy & Ship
From local development to production deployment.
Refactor Code
Clean up messy, duplicated, and hard-to-maintain code without breaking what already works.
Performance
Identify and fix performance bottlenecks — slow page loads, laggy interactions, and expensive operations.
AI tools that generate Django code
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Django project at a fixed price.
Security Scan
Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 checks
- SSL/TLS analysis
- Security headers
- Expert review within 24h
Code Audit
In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerabilities
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- AI pattern analysis
Complete Bundle
Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.
- Everything in both products
- Cross-referenced findings
- Unified action plan
100% credited toward any paid service. Start with an audit, then let us fix what we find.
How it works
Tell us about your app
Share your project details and what you need help with.
Get a clear plan
We respond in 24 hours with scope, timeline, and cost.
Launch with confidence
We fix what needs fixing and stick around to help.
Frequently asked questions
Is my AI-generated Django app safe to launch?
Probably not without a review. AI tools consistently leave DEBUG=True, expose the admin panel, and skip permission checks. We audit your Django settings, views, and ORM usage to make it production-safe.
Can you speed up my Django application?
Yes. Most Django performance issues come from ORM query patterns and missing caching. We fix N+1 queries, add database indexes, configure Django's cache framework, and optimize your views — often improving response times by 5-10x.
Should I use Django or FastAPI for my backend?
Django if you need a full-featured framework with admin, ORM, auth, and templating built in. FastAPI if you're building a focused API layer and want async performance. We help you choose and set up either one correctly.
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