how to modularize django settings.py?

Question

When you install a new django application, you have to add/modify your settings.py module.

For a project I\'m trying to make that module a python subpackage and crea

Answer 1

If you prefer more magic than in my previous more_settings.modify() approach, try this:

settings.py:

INSTALLED_APPS = ('whatever',)
import more_settings
more_settings.modify(globals())

more_settings.py:

def config(INSTALLED_APPS=(), **other_settings):
    INSTALLED_APPS += ('another_app',)
    del other_settings
    return locals()

def modify(settings):
    settings.update(config(**settings))

Pros: no need to refer to settings with dict notation

Cons: must define modified settings as kwargs for config()