Django: call API function from inside models

Question

Is it possible to call function located in api.py file from models.py?

If so, what should be done to achieve the result?

Its just python, import the function and call it. Just be careful to avoid circular imports as the api often depends on the model. — garnertb
– garnertb, Commented May 28, 2015 at 15:59

Wtower · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-28 16:00:15Z

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You can use:

from my_app.api import my_function

answered May 28, 2015 at 16:00

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Rahul Gupta · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-28 17:18:09Z

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Yes you can do that easily depending on the location of api.py file.

1. At Same Level:

from api import desired_function

You can even use relative imports.

from .api import desired_function

2. In a different app:

from some_app.api import desired_function

answered May 28, 2015 at 17:18

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