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July 8, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
Time is running out. This is the last call for the 2026 Django Developers Survey, which the Django Software Foundation is running in partnership with JetBrains. The survey closes on July 13, 2026. It is one of the best measures we have of how Django is used, and it helps guide future technical and community decisions. So far, over 3,100 people have responded, and we would love to push that number past 4,000. Every response helps us better understand the Django community. This year's survey was …
Read MoreJuly 7, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
In accordance with our security release policy, the Django team is issuing releases for Django 6.0.7 and Django 5.2.16. These releases address the security issues detailed below. We encourage all users of Django to upgrade as soon as possible. CVE-2026-48588: Potential exposure of private data via cached Set-Cookie response django.middleware.cache.UpdateCacheMiddleware and django.views.decorators.cache.cache_page avoided caching responses that set a cookie while varying on Cookie only when the …
Read MoreJune 30, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
The Django community runs on volunteer effort spread across several different groups of people. Most of it is public, but it isn't always easy to find. Here are the public places to find it: Weekly DSF Office Hours (website) DSF Board updates (website, GitHub repo) Steering Council (forum thread, GitHub repo) Website Working Group (forum thread) Online Community Working Group (forum thread) Django Fellow Reports (Jacob, Natalia, Sarah) DSF Office Hours Most of these are places to read and fol…
Read MoreJune 29, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
For June 2026, we welcome Salim Nuru as our DSF member of the month! ⭐ Salim was a Djangonaut Space participant in the first session. He has been an organizer of the DjangoCon Africa conference. He is currently the chair of the DjangoCon US website team. He a DSF member since October 2024. He is looking for new opportunities! You can learn more about Salim by visiting Salim's blog and his GitHub Profile. Let’s spend some time getting to know Salim better! Can you tell us a little about yoursel…
Read MoreJune 25, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
Why the DSF pursued CNA status Django has a long history of responsible security practices: a dedicated, private security mailing list, clear advisory policies, and predictable security releases. Even so, we relied on external organizations to assign CVE IDs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). This sometimes introduced administrative delays and extra coordination overhead. Becoming a CNA (CVE Numbering Authority) allows the DSF to: Assign CVEs ourselves for vulnerabilities in Django and se…
Read MoreJune 24, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
Django 6.1 beta 1 is now available. It represents the second stage in the 6.1 release cycle and is an opportunity to try out the changes coming in Django 6.1. Django 6.1 offers a harmonious mélange of new features and usability improvements, which you can read about in the in-development 6.1 release notes. Only bugs in new features and regressions from earlier Django versions will be fixed between now and the 6.1 final release. Translations will be updated following the "string freeze", which o…
Read MoreJune 17, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
The Django Software Foundation is hiring its first Executive Director, and we have the Django community to thank for making it possible. Six Django web development agencies have jointly pledged $47,500 to help fund the Executive Director's first year: Caktus Group, Lincoln Loop, Six Feet Up, Cuttlesoft, OddBird, and Two Rock. This is the financial foundation we needed to move from "we should hire an ED someday" to "we are hiring an ED now." Why This Role Matters The DSF has grown significantly …
Read MoreJune 10, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
Django has grown far beyond a web framework. It powers businesses, nonprofits, startups, educational institutions, and critical infrastructure around the world. The Django Software Foundation exists to support that ecosystem, and none of that work is possible without funding. This year, the board set an ambitious new fundraising goal, and I want to be transparent about what we are aiming for and why it matters. Before talking about where we want to go, it's important to recognize that everythin…
Read MoreJune 3, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
In accordance with our security release policy, the Django team is issuing releases for Django 6.0.6 and Django 5.2.15. These releases address the security issues detailed below. We encourage all users of Django to upgrade as soon as possible. CVE-2026-6873: Signed cookie salt namespace collision in django.http.HttpRequest.get_signed_cookie get_signed_cookie() derived the signing salt by concatenating the cookie name (key) and salt arguments. When distinct name and salt pairs produced the same …
Read MoreMay 20, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
Django 6.1 alpha 1 is now available. It represents the first stage in the 6.1 release cycle and is an opportunity to try out the changes coming in Django 6.1. Django 6.1 offers a harmonious mélange of new features and usability improvements, which you can read about in the in-development 6.1 release notes. This alpha milestone marks the feature freeze. The current release schedule calls for a beta release in about a month and a release candidate roughly a month after that. We'll only be able to…
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