Oct. 1, 2026 » Adam Johnson » [Archived Version]
If your site has companion Apple or Android apps, you probably want links to your site to open in those apps, when installed. Both platforms support this, with Apple calling the feature Universal Links and Android calling it App Links. But an app can’t just claim to handle your …
Read MoreOct. 1, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
Hello Everyone 👋 It is that time of year again when we recognize someone from our community in memory of our friend Malcolm. Malcolm was an early core contributor to Django and had a huge influence on the Django we know today. Besides being knowledgeable, he was also especially friendly to new users and contributors. He exemplified what it means to be an amazing Open Source contributor. We still miss him to this day. The prize Our prizes page summarizes it nicely: The Malcolm Tredinnick Memor…
Read MoreOct. 1, 2026 » Latest Django Videos » [Archived Version]
A recap of the just-completed Django on the Med Pescara, Italy edition and catching up on summer Django news. 🔗 Links * Django on the Med: https://djangomed.eu/ * New technical governance approved (DEP 19): https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2026/sep/22/new-technical-governance-approved/ * Executive director search extended: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2026/sep/16/executive-director-search-extended/ * DjangoCon Europe 2027 (Innsbruck, Austria): https://2027.djangocon.eu/ * django-b…
Read MoreSept. 30, 2026 » Adam Johnson » [Archived Version]
When a security researcher finds a vulnerability in your site, they need a way to tell you about it. Without a clear contact, they may resort to guessing at addresses like security@<yourdomain>, messaging random folks on social media, or give up. And of course, in the worst case, they …
Read MoreSept. 30, 2026 » Matthias Kestenholz » [Archived Version]
Weeknotes (2026 week 40) I have been at Django on the Med 🏖️ and already wrote a lengthy post about that. I did a lot of work on a DEP for adding import map support to Django which is currently also being discussed on the forum. Apart from that I’m not going to repeat anything from the post linked above, so check it out if you want to know more. Motivated by a discussion I had at the sprint I also improved my release process. I now have a make-release script in my dotfiles which updates the CHA…
Read MoreSept. 30, 2026 » Better Simple » [Archived Version]
Every election cycle, qualified Django community members talk themselves out of running. This post is for you. I want to encourage you to run!
Read MoreSept. 28, 2026 » Matthias Kestenholz » [Archived Version]
Looking back at Django on the Med 🏖️ 2026 I haven’t been to a programming conference in a really long time. That was mostly due to laziness, wanting to stay at home and decision fatigue because I didn’t know how to travel sustainably and didn’t know where to stay during the conference. I had been talking online to Carlton for some time and when Django on the Med 🏖️ 2026 was announced I knew I had to go. What’s not to like about a conference in Italy with all the good food and the Mediterranea…
Read MoreSept. 27, 2026 » Adam Johnson » [Archived Version]
I previously announced my Python optimization workshop in Lisbon, on 10th October (which still has a few places). I am now pleased to add a Python/Django meetup on the Thursday before. Here are the details: What: Software Engineering meetup When: Thursday 8th October 2026, 18:00–20:00 Where …
Read MoreSept. 25, 2026 » Django News » [Archived Version]
News PyCon US 2026 Recap and Recordings All PyCon US 2026 talks are now on YouTube, along with a highlight reel and a full recap of the first year in Long Beach, which drew 1,901 attendees from 58 countries. PyCon US 2027 returns to Long Beach, May 12-18. DSF member of the month - Ken Whitesell Forty-five years a developer, now retired and answering forum questions so the core team doesn't have to, which he counts as a contribution in itself. He builds browser-based board game engines with Cha…
Read MoreSept. 24, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
For September 2026, we welcome Ken Whitesell as our DSF member of the month! ⭐ Ken has long been part of the Django community, serving for many years as an helper in the Django forum and recipient of the Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial award. He has been a volunteer for DjangoCon US for over ten years. He is a DSF member since September 2017! You can learn more about Ken by visiting Ken's blog and his GitHub Profile. Let’s spend some time getting to know Ken better! Can you tell us a little about …
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