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Python Programming Language of the Year 2021

Python is #1!!!

Sphinx and Markdown around the world in 2021

Read the Docs is adding more Markdown features.

Django Discord Server

Django now has an approved Discord Server to hang out on for anyone who likes Discord.

Articles

Five Tips For a Healthier Postgres Database in the New Year

A year-end wrap-up of 5 things you can do for a healthier Postgres database next year.

Removing Python 3.6 Support from My Packages by Adam Johnson

Python 3.6 reached its end of life on the 23rd December and Adam describes how he removed it from all his third-party packages using the myrepos tool.

While not directly Django-related, Simon Willison steps us through his development and workflow for creating new software features from creating an issue, writing release notes, and then telling the world about it.

Design Articles

Grid for layout, Flexbox for components

While not a new post, this article helped me wrap my head around using Grid vs. Flexbox along with some examples and use-cases. Please note: this is more opinion than set rules.