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Django’s class-based views (CBVs) allow you to handle views using Python classes instead of functions. CBVs provide built-in generic views and mixins for common tasks, such as displaying a list of objects or handling forms. You can extend these views or create your own by inheriting from `View` or other base classes.

To set up a Django REST API, install Django REST framework (DRF) and add it to your `INSTALLED_APPS`. Define serializers to convert your models to JSON and create viewsets or API views to handle HTTP requests. Finally, configure your URL patterns to route API requests to these views using DRF’s routing classes.

Django signals are used to enable decoupled applications to react to specific actions or events. For example, you can use signals to perform actions when a model instance is saved or deleted. Signals are defined using `django.db.models.signals` and connected to functions that act as handlers for these events.

In Django, database transactions are managed using the `transaction` module, which provides the `atomic` decorator or context manager. This ensures that a series of database operations are treated as a single transaction. If an exception occurs, all operations within the atomic block are rolled back, maintaining database integrity.

`get_object_or_404` is a Django shortcut function used to retrieve an object from the database based on a query. If the object is not found, it raises an `Http404` exception, which results in a 404 error page being displayed. This function simplifies error handling for common cases where an object must exist.

`HttpResponseRedirect` is a Django class used to redirect users to a different URL. It’s commonly used in views to send users to another page after processing a form or performing an action. This class takes the target URL as an argument and returns an HTTP response that triggers the redirection.

The `@login_required` decorator is used to restrict access to a view so that only authenticated users can access it. When applied to a view function, it redirects unauthenticated users to the login page. It ensures that certain views are only accessible to users who have logged in.

The `get_list_or_404` function is a Django shortcut used to fetch a list of objects from the database. If the query returns an empty list, it raises an `Http404` exception, resulting in a 404 error page. This function simplifies the handling of cases where you expect multiple objects but want to handle the absence of objects gracefully.

The VALUE function converts text that represents a number into a numeric value. For example, =VALUE('1234') converts the text '1234' into the number 1234. This function is useful when working with text values that need to be used in numerical calculations.

The INDEX function returns the value of a cell in a specified row and column within a range. For example, =INDEX(A1:C10, 2, 3) returns the value from the second row and third column in the range A1:C10. This function is useful for retrieving specific data points from a table.

The MATCH function searches for a specified item in a range and returns its relative position. For example, =MATCH('Apple', A1:A10, 0) returns the position of 'Apple' in the range A1:A10. This function is often used in combination with INDEX for flexible data retrieval.

The HYPERLINK function can link to another sheet within the same workbook. For example, =HYPERLINK('#Sheet2!A1', 'Go to Sheet2') creates a link that takes you to cell A1 on Sheet2. This function is useful for navigating large workbooks and creating internal links.

The DATEDIF function calculates the difference between two dates based on a specified unit. For example, =DATEDIF(A1, B1, 'D') returns the number of days between the dates in A1 and B1. You can also use 'M' for months or 'Y' for years. This function is useful for calculating age, tenure, or duration.

The SQRT function returns the square root of a number. For example, =SQRT(16) returns 4, as 4 is the square root of 16. This function is useful for mathematical calculations involving square roots and can be used in various formulae and data analysis tasks.

The CEILING function rounds a number up to the nearest multiple of a specified value. For example, =CEILING(5.3, 1) returns 6, as it rounds 5.3 up to the nearest whole number. This function is useful for rounding numbers in financial and statistical calculations.

The FLOOR function rounds a number down to the nearest multiple of a specified value. For example, =FLOOR(5.7, 1) returns 5, as it rounds 5.7 down to the nearest whole number. This function is useful for financial and statistical calculations requiring rounding down.

The AND function returns TRUE if all its arguments evaluate to TRUE; otherwise, it returns FALSE. For example, =AND(A1>10, B1<5) returns TRUE if A1 is greater than 10 and B1 is less than 5. This function is useful for complex logical tests in formulas.

The OR function returns TRUE if any of its arguments are TRUE; otherwise, it returns FALSE. For example, =OR(A1>10, B1<5) returns TRUE if either A1 is greater than 10 or B1 is less than 5. This function is useful for evaluating multiple conditions where only one needs to be met.

The NOT function reverses the logical value of its argument. For example, =NOT(A1>10) returns TRUE if A1 is not greater than 10, and FALSE if A1 is greater than 10. This function is useful for negating conditions in logical tests.

The OFFSET function can be used to create dynamic ranges by adjusting its reference based on specified rows and columns. For example, =OFFSET(A1, 2, 3, 5, 5) creates a range starting 2 rows down and 3 columns over from A1, with a height of 5 rows and a width of 5 columns. This is useful for creating dynamic named ranges or adaptable formulas.

The VLOOKUP function searches for a value in the first column of a table and returns a value from a specified column in the same row. For example, =VLOOKUP('Apple', A1:C10, 2, FALSE) searches for 'Apple' in column A and returns the corresponding value from column B. This function is useful for looking up information in tables.

The IFERROR function returns a specified value if a formula results in an error; otherwise, it returns the result of the formula. For example, =IFERROR(A1/B1, 'Error') returns 'Error' if dividing A1 by B1 results in an error, otherwise it returns the division result. This function is useful for handling potential errors in calculations.

The SUMIF function adds the cells that meet a specified condition or criteria. For example, =SUMIF(A1:A10, '>10', B1:B10) sums the values in B1:B10 where the corresponding cells in A1:A10 are greater than 10. This function is useful for conditional summation based on criteria.

The COUNTIF function counts the number of cells that meet a specific condition. For example, =COUNTIF(A1:A10, '>10') counts how many cells in the range A1:A10 contain values greater than 10. This function is useful for tallying occurrences that match a certain criterion.

The PMT function calculates the payment for a loan based on constant payments and a constant interest rate. For example, =PMT(0.05/12, 360, 200000) calculates the monthly payment for a $200,000 loan at a 5% annual interest rate over 30 years. This function is useful for financial planning and loan calculations.