django created at field
Import necessary modules:
python from django.db import models
Define the model class:
python class YourModel(models.Model):
Add the 'created_at' field:
python created_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)
DateTimeField
: A field for storing date and time.auto_now_add=True
: Automatically set the field to the current date and time when the object is created.Complete the model definition:
python class YourModel(models.Model): created_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True) # Add other fields as needed
Include any additional fields relevant to your application.
Run migrations:
bash python manage.py makemigrations python manage.py migrate
These commands create and apply the necessary database schema changes.
Use the model in views, forms, etc.:
python from .models import YourModel
Import the model in the relevant files where you intend to use it.
Create instances of the model:
python instance = YourModel.objects.create()
This creates an instance of the model with the 'created_at' field automatically set to the current date and time.
Retrieve and use the 'created_at' value:
python instance = YourModel.objects.get(pk=1) # Replace 1 with the actual primary key created_at_value = instance.created_at
Access and use the value of the 'created_at' field as needed in your application.