May 6, 2026 » Paolo Melchiorre » [Archived Version]
We meet monthly to discuss Django, Python, the web, and related topics. The meetups are open to all with an interest in building websites with Django.
Read MoreMay 6, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
The Django Software Foundation is happy to share the contributors selected for Google Summer of Code 2026. This year, we received over 200 proposals from contributors across the world. The level of detail and thought in these proposals made the selection process both exciting and challenging. Accepted Projects We’re pleased to announce the following projects: Implementing an experimental API framework for Django core Contributor: Praful Gulani Mentor: Andrew Miller This project explores an ap…
Read MoreMay 5, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
In accordance with our security release policy, the Django team is issuing releases for Django 6.0.5 and Django 5.2.14. These releases address the security issues detailed below. We encourage all users of Django to upgrade as soon as possible. CVE-2026-5766: Potential denial-of-service vulnerability in ASGI requests via file upload limit bypass ASGI requests with a missing or understated Content-Length header could bypass the FILE_UPLOAD_MAX_MEMORY_SIZE limit, potentially loading large files in…
Read MoreMay 5, 2026 » Better Simple » [Archived Version]
A review of Josh Thomas' DjangoCon US talk on how to use Django forms to build modern web apps.
Read MoreMay 1, 2026 » Django News » [Archived Version]
News PyCharm Campaign Now Includes RENEWALS! Past or current PyCharm Pro users can now take part in the PyCharm campaign! Add 12 months to your current PyCharm Pro subscription. The same deal applies to past, current, or first time users. Get PyCharm Pro 30% off and 100% goes directly to the DSF! Until May 3rd. Adopt Annual Release Cycle (DEP 20) A new DEP from Carlton Gibson proposing that Django move to an annual release cycle. There is a lengthy discussion on the GitHub ticket What's new in …
Read MoreApril 30, 2026 » Latest Django Videos » [Archived Version]
Jeff is President of the Django Software Foundation and a partner at REVSYS. We discuss the recently held DjangoCon Europe conference, existing Django news, and then share notes on current AI-powered workflows. 🔗 Links * 30% off PyCharm, 100% to Django promo: https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/promo/support-django/ * REVSYS website: https://www.revsys.com/ * Django News Newsletter new website: https://django-news.com/ * Adopt Annual Release Cycle (DEP 20): https://github.com/django/deps/pull/1…
Read MoreApril 28, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
Only a few days remain to support the Django Software Foundation through our annual JetBrains fundraiser. You can now use the offer for new purchases and annual renewals. If your PyCharm Professional subscription expires this year, this is a great time to renew or extend it for up to 12 months. Get 30% off PyCharm Professional, and 100% of proceeds from qualifying purchases and renewals go to the DSF to help fund Django Fellows, community programs, events, and the future of Django. 👉 Offer ends…
Read MoreApril 28, 2026 » Latest Django Videos » [Archived Version]
What’s coming up in v7.3? Our core contributors Sage, Thibaud, Baptiste discuss what’s on the Wagtail roadmap for the next release, from Wagtail-specific features to broader Python/Django ecosystem work. Highlights: - 05:59 Block settings - 14:50 AI checker concepts - 20:20 Model search improvements - 27:06 Autosave MVP - 28:15 llms.txt for documentation - 33:23 Hooks for settings - 36:01 AVIF image quality improvements --- 💻 Wagtail is the easiest open-source Python CMS to use: Install the…
Read MoreApril 28, 2026 » Latest Django Videos » [Archived Version]
Keanya is a project manager at Caktus Group and Chair of DjangoCon US this year. We discuss her transition into coding via a bootcamp, working as a software engineer, using AI on the job, and her current role as a project manager. 🔗 Links Behind the Curtain as a Conference Chair blog post https://www.caktusgroup.com/blog/2025/11/12/behind-the-curtain-as-a-conference-chair/ DjangoCon US Conference Chair https://2025.djangocon.us/news/conference-chair/ DjangoCon US Opening Remarks https://youtu…
Read MoreApril 28, 2026 » Latest Django Videos » [Archived Version]
🔗 Links * PythonTest website: https://pythontest.com/ * pytest book: https://pythontest.com/pytest-book/ * Lean TDD: https://courses.pythontest.com/lean-tdd/ * Python Bytes podcast: https://pythonbytes.fm/ * Test and Code podcast: https://pythontest.com/testandcode/ * Python People podcast: https://pythontest.com/pythonpeople/ * Django Packages website: https://djangopackages.org/ * django-msgspec-field: https://github.com/quertenmont/django-msgspec-field * Ruff rules: https://docs.astral.sh/r…
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