Fixed #5097 -- Made various updates and corrections to the documentation. Thanks, Nicola Larosa

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@ -545,11 +545,9 @@ To run the tests, ``cd`` to the ``tests/`` directory and type::
./runtests.py --settings=path.to.django.settings ./runtests.py --settings=path.to.django.settings
Yes, the unit tests need a settings module, but only for database connection Yes, the unit tests need a settings module, but only for database connection
info -- the ``DATABASE_NAME`` (required, but will be ignored), info, with the ``DATABASE_ENGINE`` setting. You will also need a ``ROOT_URLCONF``
``DATABASE_ENGINE``, ``DATABASE_USER`` and ``DATABASE_PASSWORD`` settings. You setting (its value is ignored; it just needs to be present) and a ``SITE_ID``
will also need a ``ROOT_URLCONF`` setting (its value is ignored; it just needs setting (any non-zero integer value will do) in order for all the tests to pass.
to be present) and a ``SITE_ID`` setting (any non-zero integer value will do)
in order for all the tests to pass.
The unit tests will not touch your existing databases; they create a new The unit tests will not touch your existing databases; they create a new
database, called ``django_test_db``, which is deleted when the tests are database, called ``django_test_db``, which is deleted when the tests are

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@ -263,7 +263,7 @@ To pluralize, specify both the singular and plural forms with the
Internally, all block and inline translations use the appropriate Internally, all block and inline translations use the appropriate
``ugettext`` / ``ungettext`` call. ``ugettext`` / ``ungettext`` call.
Each ``RequestContext`` has access to two translation-specific variables: Each ``RequestContext`` has access to three translation-specific variables:
* ``LANGUAGES`` is a list of tuples in which the first element is the * ``LANGUAGES`` is a list of tuples in which the first element is the
language code and the second is the language name (in that language). language code and the second is the language name (in that language).

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@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ Django veterans: Note that the argument is now called ``max_length`` to
provide consistency throughout Django. There is full legacy support for provide consistency throughout Django. There is full legacy support for
the old ``maxlength`` argument, but ``max_length`` is prefered. the old ``maxlength`` argument, but ``max_length`` is prefered.
``CommaSeparatedIntegerField`` ``CommaSeparatedIntegerField``
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A field of integers separated by commas. As in ``CharField``, the ``max_length`` A field of integers separated by commas. As in ``CharField``, the ``max_length``
@ -737,7 +737,7 @@ Many-to-one relationships
To define a many-to-one relationship, use ``ForeignKey``. You use it just like To define a many-to-one relationship, use ``ForeignKey``. You use it just like
any other ``Field`` type: by including it as a class attribute of your model. any other ``Field`` type: by including it as a class attribute of your model.
``ForeignKey`` requires a positional argument: The class to which the model is ``ForeignKey`` requires a positional argument: the class to which the model is
related. related.
For example, if a ``Car`` model has a ``Manufacturer`` -- that is, a For example, if a ``Car`` model has a ``Manufacturer`` -- that is, a
@ -872,7 +872,7 @@ To define a many-to-many relationship, use ``ManyToManyField``. You use it just
like any other ``Field`` type: by including it as a class attribute of your like any other ``Field`` type: by including it as a class attribute of your
model. model.
``ManyToManyField`` requires a positional argument: The class to which the ``ManyToManyField`` requires a positional argument: the class to which the
model is related. model is related.
For example, if a ``Pizza`` has multiple ``Topping`` objects -- that is, a For example, if a ``Pizza`` has multiple ``Topping`` objects -- that is, a
@ -969,7 +969,7 @@ model.
This is most useful on the primary key of an object when that object "extends" This is most useful on the primary key of an object when that object "extends"
another object in some way. another object in some way.
``OneToOneField`` requires a positional argument: The class to which the ``OneToOneField`` requires a positional argument: the class to which the
model is related. model is related.
For example, if you're building a database of "places", you would build pretty For example, if you're building a database of "places", you would build pretty
@ -1421,8 +1421,8 @@ that displays the ``__str__()`` representation of each object.
A few special cases to note about ``list_display``: A few special cases to note about ``list_display``:
* If the field is a ``ForeignKey``, Django will display the ``__str__()`` * If the field is a ``ForeignKey``, Django will display the
of the related object. ``__unicode__()`` of the related object.
* ``ManyToManyField`` fields aren't supported, because that would entail * ``ManyToManyField`` fields aren't supported, because that would entail
executing a separate SQL statement for each row in the table. If you executing a separate SQL statement for each row in the table. If you
@ -1672,7 +1672,7 @@ with an operator:
AND (first_name ILIKE 'lennon' OR last_name ILIKE 'lennon') AND (first_name ILIKE 'lennon' OR last_name ILIKE 'lennon')
Note that the query input is split by spaces, so, following this example, Note that the query input is split by spaces, so, following this example,
it's not currently not possible to search for all records in which it's currently not possible to search for all records in which
``first_name`` is exactly ``'john winston'`` (containing a space). ``first_name`` is exactly ``'john winston'`` (containing a space).
``@`` ``@``
@ -1956,7 +1956,7 @@ Also, a couple of other bits of Django, such as the `syndication feed framework`
use ``get_absolute_url()`` as a convenience to reward people who've defined the use ``get_absolute_url()`` as a convenience to reward people who've defined the
method. method.
.. syndication feed framework: ../syndication_feeds/ .. _syndication feed framework: ../syndication_feeds/
It's good practice to use ``get_absolute_url()`` in templates, instead of It's good practice to use ``get_absolute_url()`` in templates, instead of
hard-coding your objects' URLs. For example, this template code is bad:: hard-coding your objects' URLs. For example, this template code is bad::
@ -2015,8 +2015,8 @@ Similarly, if you had a URLconf entry that looked like::
'day': self.created.day}) 'day': self.created.day})
get_absolute_url = permalink(get_absolute_url) get_absolute_url = permalink(get_absolute_url)
Notice that we specify an empty sequence for the second argument in this case, Notice that we specify an empty sequence for the second parameter in this case,
because we only want to pass keyword arguments, not named arguments. because we only want to pass keyword parameters, not positional ones.
In this way, you're tying the model's absolute URL to the view that is used In this way, you're tying the model's absolute URL to the view that is used
to display it, without repeating the URL information anywhere. You can still to display it, without repeating the URL information anywhere. You can still

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@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Enjoy the free API
================== ==================
With that, you've got a free, and rich, Python API to access your data. The API With that, you've got a free, and rich, Python API to access your data. The API
is created on the fly: No code generation necessary:: is created on the fly, no code generation necessary::
>>> from mysite.models import Reporter, Article >>> from mysite.models import Reporter, Article
@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ is created on the fly: No code generation necessary::
# Delete an object with delete(). # Delete an object with delete().
>>> r.delete() >>> r.delete()
A dynamic admin interface: It's not just scaffolding -- it's the whole house A dynamic admin interface: it's not just scaffolding -- it's the whole house
============================================================================ ============================================================================
Once your models are defined, Django can automatically create a professional, Once your models are defined, Django can automatically create a professional,
@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ Finally, Django uses the concept of "template inheritance": That's what the
``{% extends "base.html" %}`` does. It means "First load the template called ``{% extends "base.html" %}`` does. It means "First load the template called
'base', which has defined a bunch of blocks, and fill the blocks with the 'base', which has defined a bunch of blocks, and fill the blocks with the
following blocks." In short, that lets you dramatically cut down on redundancy following blocks." In short, that lets you dramatically cut down on redundancy
in templates: Each template has to define only what's unique to that template. in templates: each template has to define only what's unique to that template.
Here's what the "base.html" template might look like:: Here's what the "base.html" template might look like::

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@ -461,10 +461,10 @@ Once you're in the shell, explore the database API::
>>> p.question >>> p.question
"What's up?" "What's up?"
>>> p.pub_date >>> p.pub_date
datetime.datetime(2005, 7, 15, 12, 00, 53) datetime.datetime(2007, 7, 15, 12, 00, 53)
# Change values by changing the attributes, then calling save(). # Change values by changing the attributes, then calling save().
>>> p.pub_date = datetime(2005, 4, 1, 0, 0) >>> p.pub_date = datetime(2007, 4, 1, 0, 0)
>>> p.save() >>> p.save()
# objects.all() displays all the polls in the database. # objects.all() displays all the polls in the database.
@ -537,9 +537,9 @@ Let's jump back into the Python interactive shell by running
>>> Poll.objects.filter(question__startswith='What') >>> Poll.objects.filter(question__startswith='What')
[<Poll: What's up?>] [<Poll: What's up?>]
# Get the poll whose year is 2005. Of course, if you're going through this # Get the poll whose year is 2007. Of course, if you're going through this
# tutorial in another year, change as appropriate. # tutorial in another year, change as appropriate.
>>> Poll.objects.get(pub_date__year=2005) >>> Poll.objects.get(pub_date__year=2007)
<Poll: What's up?> <Poll: What's up?>
>>> Poll.objects.get(id=2) >>> Poll.objects.get(id=2)
@ -580,9 +580,9 @@ Let's jump back into the Python interactive shell by running
# The API automatically follows relationships as far as you need. # The API automatically follows relationships as far as you need.
# Use double underscores to separate relationships. # Use double underscores to separate relationships.
# This works as many levels deep as you want. There's no limit. # This works as many levels deep as you want; there's no limit.
# Find all Choices for any poll whose pub_date is in 2005. # Find all Choices for any poll whose pub_date is in 2007.
>>> Choice.objects.filter(poll__pub_date__year=2005) >>> Choice.objects.filter(poll__pub_date__year=2007)
[<Choice: Not much>, <Choice: The sky>, <Choice: Just hacking again>] [<Choice: Not much>, <Choice: The sky>, <Choice: Just hacking again>]
# Let's delete one of the choices. Use delete() for that. # Let's delete one of the choices. Use delete() for that.

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@ -362,8 +362,8 @@ think they should.
Customize the admin look and feel Customize the admin look and feel
================================= =================================
Clearly, having "Django administration" and "example.com" at the top of each Clearly, having "Django administration" at the top of each admin page is
admin page is ridiculous. It's just placeholder text. ridiculous. It's just placeholder text.
That's easy to change, though, using Django's template system. The Django admin That's easy to change, though, using Django's template system. The Django admin
is powered by Django itself, and its interfaces use Django's own template is powered by Django itself, and its interfaces use Django's own template
@ -389,7 +389,7 @@ as above, then copy ``django/contrib/admin/templates/admin/base_site.html`` to
``admin`` subdirectory. ``admin`` subdirectory.
Then, just edit the file and replace the generic Django text with your own Then, just edit the file and replace the generic Django text with your own
site's name and URL as you see fit. site's name as you see fit.
Note that any of Django's default admin templates can be overridden. To Note that any of Django's default admin templates can be overridden. To
override a template, just do the same thing you did with ``base_site.html`` -- override a template, just do the same thing you did with ``base_site.html`` --