Resources
=========

This section includes resources that can be used to learn more about
the Django Debug Toolbar.

Tutorials
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Django Debugging Tutorial
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Originally presented as an in-person workshop at DjangoCon US 2022, this
tutorial by **Tim Schilling** covers debugging techniques in Django. Follow
along independently using the slides and GitHub repository.

* `View the tutorial details on the conference website <https://2022.djangocon.us/tutorials/it-doesnt-work-a-djangonauts-debugging/>`__
* `Follow along with the GitHub repository <https://github.com/tim-schilling/debug-tutorial/>`__
* `View the slides on Google Docs <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dmeFD5kGsukQaMinU0BJQyyCeu5ZGR4drc0pJilT10Y/edit?usp=share_link>`__
* Last updated: February 13, 2025.
* Estimated time to complete: 1-2 hours.

Mastering Django Debug Toolbar: Efficient Debugging and Optimization Techniques
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

This tutorial by **Bob Belderbos** provides an in-depth look at effectively
using Django Debug Toolbar to debug Django applications, covering installation,
configuration, and practical usage.

* `Watch on YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5riXBYFxLk>`__
* Published: May 13, 2023.
* Duration: 11 minutes.

Talks
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A Related Matter: Optimizing Your Web App by Using Django Debug Toolbar
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Presented at DjangoCon US 2024 by **Christopher Adams**, this talk delves into
optimizing web applications using Django Debug Toolbar, focusing on SQL query
analysis and performance improvements.

* `View the talk details on the conference website <https://2024.djangocon.us/talks/a-related-matter-optimizing-your-webapp-by-using-django-debug-toolbar-select-related-and-prefetch-related/>`__
* `Watch on DjangoTV <https://djangotv.com/videos/djangocon-us/2024/a-related-matter-optimizing-your-webapp-by-using-django-debug-toolbar-with-christopher-adams/>`__
* Published: December 6, 2024.
* Duration: 26 minutes.

Fast on My Machine: How to Debug Slow Requests in Production
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Presented at DjangoCon Europe 2024 by **Raphael Michel**, this talk explores
debugging slow requests in production. While not focused on Django Debug
Toolbar, it highlights performance issues the tool can help diagnose.

* `View the talk details on the conference website <https://pretalx.evolutio.pt/djangocon-europe-2024/talk/QGLCYX/>`__
* `Watch on DjangoTV <https://djangotv.com/videos/djangocon-europe/2024/djangocon-europe-2024-fast-on-my-machine-how-to-debug-slow-requests-in-production/>`__
* Published: July 11, 2024.
* Duration: 23 minutes.

Django Performance Optimization using Django Debug Toolbar
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Presented by **Velda Kiara**, this talk walks through using the Django Debug
Toolbar to identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in Django
applications.

* `Watch on YouTube <https://youtu.be/mVg3pKEV75M>`__
* `View the presentation on Canva <https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbnGp-jJI/42wClCqb0pFS6YQpOY6N-w/view>`__
* Published: October 22, 2025.
* Duration: 30 minutes.

Want to Add Your Content Here?
------------------------------

Have a great tutorial or talk about Django Debug Toolbar? We'd love to
showcase it! If your content helps developers improve their debugging skills,
follow our :doc:`contributing guidelines <contributing>` to submit it.

To ensure relevant and accessible content, please check the following
before submitting:

1. Does it at least partially focus on the Django Debug Toolbar?
2. Does the content show a version of Django that is currently supported?
3. What language is the tutorial in and what languages are the captions
   available in?

Talks and tutorials that cover advanced debugging techniques,
performance optimization, and real-world applications are particularly
welcome.
