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What is the difference between function-based and class-based views in Django?

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Quick Answer Function-based views (FBV): simple Python functions receiving request, returning response. Easy to understand, explicit flow. Class-based views (CBV): inherit from generic views (ListView, DetailView, CreateView), less code for standard CRUD operations, mixins for reusability. FBV: better for custom or complex logic. CBV: better for standard CRUD where Django generic views save significant boilerplate.

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Function-based views: simple and direct.
Class-based views: reusable patterns, mixins, and structured handling of HTTP methods.
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