Add a `HealthcheckView`.

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+from rest_framework.response import Response
+from rest_framework.views import APIView
+
+
+class HealthcheckView(APIView):
+    """
+    Provides a simple view to check that the website is alive and well.
+
+    ## Routes
+    ### GET /healthcheck
+    Returns a simple JSON document showcasing whether the system is working:
+
+    >>> {
+    ...     'status': 'ok'
+    ... }
+
+    Seems to be.
+
+    ## Authentication
+    Does not require any authentication nor permissions..
+    """
+
+    authentication_classes = ()
+    permission_classes = ()
+
+    def get(self, request, format=None):
+        return Response({'status': 'ok'})