Django Update Image Deletion with Signals

Django Update Image Deletion with Signals

Source Code:
https://github.com/veryacademy/Django...

In this tutorial, we will explore how to efficiently manage image files in Django using model signals. We will focus on a specific class called Product, which contains fields for name and an icon representing an image. We'll learn how to automatically delete old icon files when updating Product instances and how to clean up images when deleting Product records.

The tutorial covers the following key points:

Creating the Product Model: We'll define the Product model with two fields: a name field (a character field) and an icon field (an image field).
The Custom Save Method: We'll implement a custom save() method for the Product model. Initially, we'll comment out a section of the method that deletes the old icon file, which allows us to see the changes more clearly.
Understanding Pre-Save Signal: We'll delve into Django's pre_save signal and how it allows us to take actions just before an instance is saved to the database, regardless of whether it's an update or an insert operation.
Handling Image Deletion on Updates: We'll uncomment and fine-tune the pre_save signal receiver named server_delete_files. This receiver efficiently checks for changes in the icon field before saving the instance and deletes the old image file when an update is made.
Clean-Up on Deletion: Lastly, we'll ensure that when a Product instance is deleted from the database, the associated icon file is also properly removed. We'll use a pre_delete signal receiver to handle this task.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid understanding of using model signals to manage image files effectively within Django, making your application more robust and resource-efficient. Whether you're working on an e-commerce site or any other project involving image assets, this tutorial will prove to be a valuable resource.