You want to serialize a nested object where a Book has an Author. How do you include the author details inside the book serializer?

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Django - REST Framework Basics

You want to serialize a nested object where a Book has an Author. How do you include the author details inside the book serializer?

AOnly include author ID as IntegerField in BookSerializer

BDefine an AuthorSerializer and use it as a field inside BookSerializer

CUse serializers.StringRelatedField() for the author field

DOverride to_representation() to manually add author data

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand nested serialization
To include full author details, define AuthorSerializer and nest it inside BookSerializer.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
StringRelatedField shows string only, IntegerField shows ID only, overriding to_representation is manual and complex.
Final Answer:
Define an AuthorSerializer and use it as a field inside BookSerializer -> Option B
Quick Check:
Nested serializer = use serializer as field [OK]

Quick Trick: Nest serializers by using one serializer as a field in another [OK]

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