News

Django 4.1 release candidate 1 released

Django 4.1 release candidate 1 is the final opportunity for you to try out the profusion of new features before Django 4.1 is released.

Distinguished Service Award Granted to Naomi Ceder

Naomi Ceder, a longtime Python activist, and organizer has been recognized with the PSF’s Distinguished Service Award.

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Articles

How To Test Django Models (With Examples)

A beginner-friendly guide to testing models that includes good ideas around what to test: slugs, uniqueness, date added defaults, etc.

It’s Time to Say Goodbye to These Obsolete Python Libraries

Forget about os.path, random, pytz, namedtuple and more and start using the latest and greatest Python libraries.

"Building the blog while flying it" Series

Building the blog while flying it is a five-part series on adding Tailwind CSS to your projects.

Tutorials

The Great Continuum: Getting Started with the ButterCMS Django Starter Kit

A tutorial on using the Django + ButterCMS starter project to quickly build and deploy a website.

Build a Passwordless Authentication System Using Django, Twilio Verify, and SendGrid

A detailed look at how to implement passwordless auth in Django.

Videos

Faster Django Queries With Materialized Views

From JetBrains, a look at materialized views which can be very useful for creating reports that are used repeatedly. They cut down on query times because the query has already been made.

Hyperscript and HTMX - Form Examples with Django

Several form-related examples in Django that use Hyperscript and HTMX.

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Hiring Senior Software Engineer- Backend Python Engineer (Remote)

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Remote Senior Backend Python Engineer to support the Connected Aviation Solutions organization. For expedited referrals/questions, please send resume/CV to jason.bowman@collins.com or mention Jason Bowman in your application submission.

Podcasts

Django Chat #119: Django REST Framework (Ep5 Replay)

A discussion of Django REST Framework, how it integrates with traditional Django, and its core features.

Projects

torchbox/storybook-django

Develop Django UI components in isolation with Storybook.

dabapps/django-readers

This project is a lightweight function-oriented toolkit for organizing business logic and efficient selection and projection of data in Django projects. They just launched docs which is a welcome addition.

aaugustin/django-sesame

Django-Sesame makes it easy to add "Magic Links" - URLs with authentication tokens for one-click login. The project just added a detailed tutorial for login by email and creating authenticated links.

Courses

Developing RESTful APIs with Django REST Framework

This is a very well-done course on Django and Django REST Framework by Špela Giacomelli who has written a number of free tutorials over at TestDriven.io. The first four sections are available for free preview.

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