News
Django 4.2 beta 1 released
Django 4.2 beta 1 is now available. It represents the second stage in the 4.2 release cycle and is an opportunity for you to try out the changes coming in Django 4.2.
djangoproject.com
Google Summer of Code: Django 2023
Django was once again selected for Google's Summer of Code this year. This program has directly led to real improvements in frameworks over the year. You can learn more about mentorship and applying (applications open until April 4) on the Django website.
withgoogle.com
Django Software Foundation
DSF Board monthly meeting, February 8, 2023
Did you know the DSF Board minutes are public and hosted every month? Take a look to see what the Board is workingon.
djangoproject.com
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Articles
Hypermedia Systems
Hypermedia Systems is an in-progress book that employs a more straightforward approach to building applications on the Web and beyond with htmx and Hyperview
hypermedia.systems
django-upgrade release with Django 4.2 fixers
New updates targeting Django 4.2 which is currently in alpha.
adamj.eu
How to migrate from Django’s PostgreSQL CI Fields to use a case-insensitive collation
A second Adam Johnson article this week. After upgrading to Django 4.2 beta, if you see a fields.W906 warning, Adam walks you through how to prepare for Django 5.0.
devdata - Improving developer velocity and experience
Do your Django projects have a devdata management command to stage realistic data? Frank Wiles walks you through why you might consider having one.
Forum
adparadox comments on Phoenix Liveview Implementations
From Reddit, the creator of django-unicorn addresses questions on implementations similar to LiveView in other languages/frameworks.
Events
Write the Docs Portland 2023: Announcing Portland conference speakers
Our friends at Write the Docs have announced their full speaker line-up and call for volunteers. Their opportunity grant applications are open through March 1st.
writethedocs.org
Videos
Django 4.1+ HTML Templates Are Cached by Default with DEBUG = True
Here's how you can fix HTML templates not being updated in development after upgrading to Django 4.1+.
nickjanetakis.com
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