Sidewinder is an open-source Django starter kit designed for rapid project setup and deployment. It focuses on:
- Modern Python dependency management with Poetry
- Environment variables for configuration
- HTMX for frontend development
- Django REST Framework integration
- Custom User model
- Task queue with Huey
- Comprehensive testing tools (pytest, factoryboy, Playwright)
- VPS deployment via Ansible
Perfect for indie hackers, educators, and students who want a production-ready Django setup without the configuration hassle.
