How to set up django debug toolbar along with static files and media files in URLs (DJANGO 2.0)

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How can i set up django debug toolbar when using django static files and media files

Below is my configuration in urls.py

if settings.DEBUG:
    urlpatterns += static(settings.MEDIA_URL, document_root=settings.MEDIA_ROOT)
    urlpatterns += [
        path('__debug__/', include(debug_toolbar.urls)),]

I am not sure whether the line with 'elif' is the right way to do it. (The web app crashes when i try to launch it in dev)

`elif` with the same condition as in the `if` does not make any sense for sure. Also, an assignment in the second part **overwrites** urlpatterns instead of adding to it. — Ivan Starostin, Apr 28 '19 at 16:59
you should add to `urlpatterns` like for static/media. Also I don't see the closing `]` — dirkgroten, Apr 28 '19 at 17:14
@dirkgroten I have updated my codes. Is it what you referred to? — Curtis Banks, Apr 28 '19 at 17:17
no, `+=`. You're extending the patterns, not replacing them. — dirkgroten, Apr 28 '19 at 17:18
@dirkgroten got you. thank you for pointing out the difference. — Curtis Banks, Apr 28 '19 at 17:22

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 28 '19 at 17:20

Your code will never go to elif block if first condition evaluates to Ture and you are never going to get toolbar in DEBUG mode. Accroding to docs you should do something like this.

if settings.DEBUG:
    import debug_toolbar
    urlpatterns = [
        path('__debug__/', include(debug_toolbar.urls)),

        # For django versions before 2.0:
        # url(r'^__debug__/', include(debug_toolbar.urls)),

    ] + urlpatterns

So your final code should be (As you have additional piece)

if settings.DEBUG:
    urlpatterns += static(settings.MEDIA_URL, document_root=settings.MEDIA_ROOT)
    urlpatterns += [
        path('__debug__/', include(debug_toolbar.urls))
    ]

How to set up django debug toolbar along with static files and media files in URLs (DJANGO 2.0)

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