django created at field

  1. Import necessary modules:python from django.db import models

  2. Define the model class:python class YourModel(models.Model):

  3. Add the 'created_at' field:python created_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True)

  4. DateTimeField: A field for storing date and time.

  5. auto_now_add=True: Automatically set the field to the current date and time when the object is created.

  6. Complete the model definition:python class YourModel(models.Model): created_at = models.DateTimeField(auto_now_add=True) # Add other fields as needed

  7. Include any additional fields relevant to your application.

  8. Run migrations:bash python manage.py makemigrations python manage.py migrate

  9. These commands create and apply the necessary database schema changes.

  10. Use the model in views, forms, etc.:python from .models import YourModel

  11. Import the model in the relevant files where you intend to use it.

  12. Create instances of the model:python instance = YourModel.objects.create()

  13. This creates an instance of the model with the 'created_at' field automatically set to the current date and time.

  14. 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

  15. Access and use the value of the 'created_at' field as needed in your application.