3.9. Model Introspect

3.9.1. Reverse engineering database

• python manage.py inspectdb

3.9.2. Graph Model

• GraphViz + Dot

• Django Extensions: https://django-extensions.readthedocs.io/en/latest/graph_models.html#example-usage

$ brew install graphviz
$ pip install pydotplus
$ pip install django-extensions

# Add 'django_extensions' to INSTALLED_APP

$ python manage.py graph_models -a -g -o all.png
$ python manage.py graph_models myapp -g -o myapp.png
$ python manage.py graph_models -a -I Contact,Address -o models.png
$ python manage.py graph_models -a --arrow-shape normal -o myproject.png