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June 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…
Read MoreMay 12, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
The Django Software Foundation is once again partnering with JetBrains to run the 2026 Django Developers Survey 🌈 It’s an important metric of Django usage and is immensely helpful to guide future technical and community decisions. After the survey closes, we will publish the aggregated results. JetBrains will also randomly select 10 winners (from those who complete the survey in full with meaningful answers) who will each receive a $100 Amazon voucher or the equivalent in local currency. How yo…
Read MoreMay 11, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
For May 2026, we welcome Bhuvnesh Sharma as our DSF member of the month! ⭐ Bhuvnesh is a Django contributor since 2022 and a Google Summer of Code (GSoC) participant in 2023 for Django. He is now a mentor and an admin organizer for GSoC for the Django organization. He is the founder of Django Events Foundation India (DEFI) and DjangoDay India conference. He has been a DSF member since July 2023. He is looking for new opportunities! You can learn more about Bhuvnesh by visiting Bhuvnesh's webs…
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 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 27, 2026 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
If you've felt like djangoproject.com could use a refresh, you're not alone. The site has served the community well for a long time, it’s beloved by a lot of people but doesn’t reflect where Django is today or who we want to reach. We've been working on a redesign behind the scenes, and we want to share where we're headed and how you can get involved. Why a redesign The case has been building for a while. The excellent user research report from 20tab documented in detail what current site users…
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