π Django News Newsletter turns one-year-old!
Django 3.1.4 released, major new Pip version, Django Girls news, and more.
Introduction
Django News Newsletter feedback
This newsletter turns one year old this week. We (Jeff & Will) would like feedback on what you like and what could be improved for year #2. Please take a moment to respond on either the Django Forum or the Google Form.
News
Django bugfix release: 3.1.4
The π₯§ release is out with 7 different bugfixes.
Pip 20.3 Release (heads-up for potential disruption)
The pip we have been warning you about for six months is out and you will more than likely run into a few issues.
Help share the future of Django Girls
Django Girls is looking for advisory board members for 2021.
Rebuilding the PSF - Q4 2020 Fundraiser
The Python Software Foundation is running its Q4 fundraiser and is raising money to offset any potential 2021 revenue shortfalls.
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Articles
Don't Panic: Kubernetes and Docker
tl;dr Docker will still run in your Kubernetes cluster.
Django Best Practices: Referencing the User Model
There are 3 different ways to access the built-in User model. This post covers each method with recommendations on the best approach.
Introduction to Python Logging
Josue Balandrano Coronel's comprehensive guide to Python logging. It's really good.
3 Effective Examples of Django Async Views without Sleeping
Additional examples of how Django 3.1 async views can be used beyond just sleeping.
Events
Announcing PyCon US 2021
PyCon US goes virtual again for 2021.
Design Articles
How to Use Tailwind With Django by Ε½an Anderle
Ε½an walks us through four ways to implement Tailwind CSS in our Django projects.
Tutorials
How To Deploy a Django App on App Platform
An official guide to deploying Django on Digital Oceanβs new App platform.
Podcasts
Running In Production #59 - A Django Job Finding Platform
The solo developer on a job finding platform talks about building the prototype, multiple apps, and hosting on AWS's free tier.
Projects
k88hudson/git-flight-rules
Flight rules for git.
jazzband/django-defender
A simple super fast Django reusable app that blocks people from brute-forcing login attempts.
arrobalytics/django-ledger
A Bookkeeping & Financial Analysis Engine for the Django Framework.
theY4Kman/pytest-drf
A Django REST framework plugin for pytest
