How to Build a Django-Unfold Admin Dashboard with Custom Models, Filters, Actions, and KPIs

This tutorial guides users through building an advanced Django-Unfold admin dashboard. It covers installation, configuration, and customization with various features like custom models, filters, and KPIs.
This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to building an advanced Django-Unfold admin dashboard.
It begins with the essential steps of installing Django, Django-Unfold, and all necessary dependencies. Following this, users will learn to create a new Django project and integrate a shop application.
The tutorial then delves into configuring Unfold to achieve a modern administration theme. This includes setting up custom sidebar navigation, dashboard callbacks, and implementing product badges.
Further customization options are explored, such as integrating tabs, filters, and actions. The guide also covers creating a bespoke admin homepage to enhance functionality and user experience.
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