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Discover how to implement `custom pagination` in Django Rest Framework, allowing different record limits based on URL filters. This detailed guide walks you through the process step-by-step.
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Setting Custom Pagination in Django Rest Framework

When developing applications with Django Rest Framework (DRF), customizing pagination can enhance the user experience by tailoring the amount of data returned in response to API requests. However, setting this pagination dynamically based on URL filters can be challenging. In this post, we will tackle the problem of implementing custom pagination based on whether filters are applied in the URL.

The Problem

You are trying to develop an API endpoint where:

A specific number of records are returned if there are filters in the URL.

A different number of records are returned if no filters are applied.

The initial approach was to subclass LimitOffsetPagination and override the method to determine the page size. However, there is an issue: the method get_page_size is not being called as expected, leading to inconsistent pagination.

Understanding the Solution

After analyzing the provided code, it becomes clear that LimitOffsetPagination does not have a method named get_page_size. Instead, the appropriate method to be overridden is get_limit. Let’s break down how to implement this solution effectively.

Step 1: Update the Pagination Class

First, we need to modify the custom pagination class. Here’s what the updated MyPagination class looks like:

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In this modification, the get_limit method checks for valid filters and returns the appropriate limit.

Step 2: Implement the View Set

Next, we need to ensure that the view set utilizes the custom pagination. Below is the revised view set:

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Step 3: Testing the Custom Pagination

Now that we’ve implemented the pagination logic, it’s important to test the API endpoints:

With Filters: Append valid filters to your API call, such as ?Name=value or ?Date=value. The response should return 15 records.

Without Filters: Call the API without any filters (e.g., just /api/endpoint/). Here, you should receive 30 records.

Conclusion

By overriding the get_limit method in the MyPagination class, we successfully created a custom pagination setup that responds dynamically to URL filters. This allows your API to serve varying amounts of data based on the client’s request, enhancing the efficiency and usability of your application.

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