Question

How can I add data to my database?

My form:

from django import forms

class DinnerForm(forms.Form):
    name = forms.CharField(max_length=100)
    text = forms.CharField(max_length=255)

and model:

class Dinner(models.Model):
    name = models.CharField(max_length=100)
    text = models.CharField(max_length=255)

my view:

def add_dinner(request):
    if request.method == 'POST':
        form = DinnerForm(request.POST)
        if form.is_valid():
            name = form.cleaned_data['name']
            text = form.cleaned_data['text']

How can I save my data to the database?

Answer 1

I think that the better option for you is to use FormModels. To add something to database :

### example
def add_dinner(request):
    if request.method == 'POST':
        form = DinnerForm(request.POST)
        if form.is_valid():
            name = form.cleaned_data['name']
            text = form.cleaned_data['text']
            diner = Dinner.objects.create(
                            name = name,
                            text = text,)