July 15, 2026 » Better Simple » [Archived Version]
Part of the Nifty Django features series: Model._meta.get_fields() lets you walk your related models and build custom cascading deletes.
Read MoreJuly 14, 2026 » Adam Johnson » [Archived Version]
Just as cars painted red are known to be faster, libraries implemented in Rust are also known to be faster. Today’s example is orjson, a Rusty replacement for Python’s built-in json module, boasting 10x faster serialization and 2x faster deserialization. Such a library is great, but adopting it …
Read MoreJuly 13, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
DjangoCon US 2026 is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to start planning your conference experience. Our speaker lineup is now available, featuring talks from Django contributors, maintainers, educators, and community members covering everything from web development and APIs to deployment, security, testing, AI, and the future of the Django ecosystem. Whether you're attending your first DjangoCon US or returning to reconnect with friends and colleagues, you'll find opportuniti…
Read MoreJuly 11, 2026 » Latest Django Videos » [Archived Version]
In this conversation from DjangoCon US 2025, Kenya Phelps, Conference Chair for DjangoCon US 2025, shares her journey from changing careers during the pandemic to becoming a software developer and leading one of the Django community's flagship conferences. Kenya reflects on the welcoming culture of Django, the importance of creating inclusive spaces, and how mentorship and community support helped shape her career. She also discusses what she hopes attendees take away from DjangoCon US and off…
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In this conversation from DjangoCon US 2025, Yumiko Siewenie, a Senior Software Engineer at Rhythm Energy, shares her experience attending DjangoCon US for the first time after working with Django for more than seven years. Yumiko reflects on the value of learning from peers across industries, the welcoming and diverse Django community, and how conferences create opportunities to connect with other developers. She also shares how an unexpected hobby working on puzzles throughout the conference…
Read MoreJuly 11, 2026 » Latest Django Videos » [Archived Version]
In this conversation from DjangoCon US 2025, Jake Atwell shares his experience attending DjangoCon US for the first time and how it compares to larger conferences like PyCon. Jake discusses what drew him to DjangoCon, the value of a smaller, more community-focused conference, and some of the technical sessions that stood out to him, including Django Simple Deploy. He also shares practical advice for first-time attendees, including why volunteering is a great way to meet people and get involved…
Read MoreJuly 11, 2026 » Latest Django Videos » [Archived Version]
In this conversation from DjangoCon US 2025, Ken Whitesell reflects on more than a decade of volunteering at DjangoCon US and the role volunteers play in creating a welcoming and inclusive conference experience. Ken shares why he continues to volunteer year after year, the importance of making meaningful connections within the Django community, and how even small acts of service help make the conference possible. He also offers encouragement for first-time attendees and anyone interested in gi…
Read MoreJuly 11, 2026 » Latest Django Videos » [Archived Version]
In this conversation from DjangoCon US 2025, Thibaud Colas, President of the Django Software Foundation and Product Lead for Wagtail, shares his journey into the Django community and the responsibilities of leading one of the world's largest open-source web frameworks. Thibaud discusses the importance of community, sustainability, accessibility, and the role of the Django Software Foundation in supporting the project's long-term success. He also shares advice for new contributors looking to ge…
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In this conversation from DjangoCon US 2025, Eric Matthes reflects on his journey from high school teacher to software developer, author, and longtime member of the Django community. Eric shares how Django helped him build tools to support education, how the framework has evolved over the years, and why writing, teaching, and community remain central to his work. He also discusses approaching technology with curiosity, embracing lifelong learning, and the value of sharing knowledge with others…
Read MoreJuly 11, 2026 » Latest Django Videos » [Archived Version]
In this conversation from DjangoCon US 2025, William Vincent reflects on the impact of AI and LLMs on software development, why trust matters in technical education, and how books, podcasts, newsletters, and open-source resources can help make Django more accessible to new developers. Whether you're interested in Django, developer advocacy, AI-assisted development, or teaching others to code, this interview offers thoughtful insights from one of the community's long-time educators. Recorded a…
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