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Articles
Boring Python: code quality
The second post in a series describes how to build, deploy, and manage Python applications in a "boring" and efficient way.
Django API Domains
This styleguide combines domain-driven design principles and Django's apps pattern to provide a pragmatic guide for developing scalable API services with the Django web framework.
Django Email/Contact Form Tutorial
William Vincent shows us how to create a simple contact form to send Django emails with SendGrid.
Forum
Why do we need apps?
A very interesting and lengthy discussion over at the official Django Forum on apps and their place in Django projects.
Top 5 3rd party packages
An older Django Forum thread but still relevant discussing essential 3rd party packages.
Videos
Django Through the Years with Andrew Godwin
Andrew Godwin provides an overview of Django's development over the years, thoughts on design decisions, and takes questions from the audience on Django's future.
Documenting Django Code in 2022 with Eric Holscher
An overview of the documentation landscape in 2022 including Markdown support in Sphinx with MyST, modern Sphinx themes like Furo, and Sphinx extensions for improved user experience.
The Django Admin Is Your Oyster: Let’s Extend Its Functionality with Adrienne Franke
Ways you can supercharge the Admin’s “batteries included” functionality and get the most from this out-of-the-box tool. This talk is best suited for people that have a bit of experience with Django, but experience with the Django Admin is not necessary.
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Podcasts
Django Chat #129: Django LMS - Sheena O'Connell
Sheena is the CTO of Umuzi, a South Africa non-profit that trains young people in technical skills. We discuss the curriculum, teaching real-world programming skills, and building an online LMS due to Covid.
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