.pythonrc

# vim: set ft=python :

from __future__ import print_function

import json
import sys
import datetime

from redis import StrictRedis as Redis

r = Redis()

try:
    import readline
except ImportError:
    print("Module readline not available.")
else:
    import rlcompleter
    if 'libedit' in readline.__doc__:
        readline.parse_and_bind("bind ^I rl_complete")
    else:
        readline.parse_and_bind("tab: complete")

try:
    from app import models
    from django.conf import settings
except:
    print("\nCould not import Django modules.")
else:
    print("\nImported Django modules.")

try:
    from dateutil.parser import parse as parse_date
except ImportError:
    print("\nCould not import dateutil.")

Have you considered ipython? That would let you just typing in import dj then press up, and you can see all the previous imports you've done that start with that string.

If you install ipython, manage.py shell will use it automatically.

@Wilfred Yep, I have (and I use ipython even with this .pythonrc). I say, why press up when it can be automatic?

Very nice. I didn't know this either, and I agree with you on that it's easier and faster. Thanks for sharing.