#32791: Documentation unclear on custom user models
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Reporter: Matthew Somerville | Owner: Nishant
| Sagar
Type: Uncategorized | Status: closed
Component: Documentation | Version: 3.2
Severity: Normal | Resolution: needsinfo
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Has patch: 0 | Needs documentation: 0
Needs tests: 0 | Patch needs improvement: 0
Easy pickings: 0 | UI/UX: 0
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Comment (by Ashley):
+1, I was reading these docs today, got confused by the emphasis to create
a customer user model immediately followed by cautionary advice. I'm
relatively new to Django but from the few seemingly reputable opinions
I've encountered, it seems if anyone expecting any sort of growth, or even
an inkling of an eventual need to make User more versatile (even if
uncertain immediately), one should simply make the call from the start,
utilize a custom user model. The main reason I hear is the pain
encountered with a move after initial migrations. I'd imagine for
newcomers, it might be less painful to go for a customer user model than
to have to deal with a custom migration to such a model shortly
thereafter.
https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/4.1/topics/auth/customizing/
> ... If you’re starting a new project, it’s highly recommended to set
up a custom user model. ...
> ... When you start your project with a custom user model, stop to
consider if this is the right choice for your project. ...
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