How Django Gets Released: Behind the Scenes with Natalia Bidart

In this conversation from DjangoCon US 2025, Natalia Bidart, a Django Fellow, shares her journey into the Django community and the work involved in maintaining one of the world's most widely used open-source web frameworks.

Natalia discusses the role of the Django Fellowship, maintaining and improving Django, supporting contributors, strengthening documentation, and fostering a welcoming and sustainable open-source community.

Whether you're an experienced Django developer or just beginning your journey, this conversation offers valuable insights into the people and processes that help keep the Django ecosystem thriving.

Recorded at DjangoCon US 2025 in Chicago.

Learn more about DjangoCon US:
https://2026.djangocon.us