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Understanding Django View Function Parameters

from django.shortcuts import render
from django.http import HttpResponse

def product_detail(request, product_id):
    return HttpResponse(f'Product ID: {product_id}')

def search_results(request):
    query = request.GET.get('q', '')
    return render(request, 'results.html', {'query': query})

The product_id parameter comes from the URL path, while the query parameter comes from the request.GET dictionary for query strings.
Both product_id and query parameters are accessed identically through the request.GET dictionary.
The product_id parameter should be accessed via request.POST instead of function arguments.
Query string parameters cannot be accessed in Django views without additional middleware configuration.

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Correct answer

The product_id parameter comes from the URL path, while the query parameter comes from the request.GET dictionary for query strings.

Explanation

URL path parameters are passed as function arguments to the view, while query string parameters are accessed via request.GET dictionary.

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