Choisir les types de champs

Each column needs a field type that matches its data. Choosing well keeps your database tidy and your validation automatic.

Use CharField for short strings like names or titles. It always needs a max_length to size the column.

Reach for TextField when text can be long, like an article body. It needs no max_length at all.

Store whole numbers in an IntegerField, perfect for counts, page totals, or quantities in stock.

A BooleanField holds a simple true or false flag, ideal for things like published or is_active. ✅

Track time with DateField for calendar dates and DateTimeField when you also need the exact time of day.

For prices, use DecimalField with max_digits and decimal_places. It avoids the rounding errors that floats cause.

An EmailField is a CharField that also checks the value looks like a real email address for you.

A SlugField stores short, URL-friendly labels like my-first-post, made of letters, numbers, and hyphens.

The big win: each field type validates and renders the right form widget automatically, so you write far less checking code.

Always pick the field that matches what the data means, not just what fits. A price is a Decimal, not text.

Which field would you choose for a product price?

You met the core field types: CharField and TextField for text, IntegerField and DecimalField for numbers, plus dates and booleans. Choose by meaning! 👍