What reasons are there to use or avoid Django REST Framework when developing APIs?

Advantages of using Django REST Framework (DRF):

• Fast and convenient API development thanks to ready-made classes and serializers.
• Built-in support for authentication, authorization, and permissions.
• Automatic API documentation generation.
• Good integration with Django ORM and other components.
• Community and numerous extensions.

Reasons to avoid DRF:

• Excessive for very simple APIs — can be too heavyweight.
• Performance may be lower compared to lighter solutions (e.g., Flask).
• Steep learning curve for beginners due to many abstractions.

If the project requires quickly deploying a full-fledged REST API with authentication and complex logic, DRF is an excellent choice. If a minimalist and very fast service is needed, it might be worth considering alternatives.