Instruction: Explain how to create and use a custom file storage system in Django applications.
Context: Candidates should show their ability to extend Django's file handling capabilities by integrating custom storage solutions, such as cloud storage services or encrypted file systems.
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First, it's crucial to inherit from Django's base storage class, django.core.files.storage.Storage, which provides a blueprint for creating a custom storage system. This class defines a set of methods that any storage system must implement to be compatible with Django's file handling. By extending this class, we can ensure our custom storage backend behaves consistently with Django's default file storage.
```python from django.core.files.storage import Storage...