News
Django bugfix release: 4.2.4
The 4.2.4 bugfix release fixes three different issues. As always, updating to the latest version of Django is highly recommended.
djangoproject.com
Wagtail 5.1 gets a bit greener and leaner
Notes on the latest Wagtail release that focuses on improving performance and reducing Wagtail's carbon footprint.
wagtail.org
Python Steering Council accepts PEP 703 and plans to remove the GIL
The Python Steering Council has informally accepted PEP 703 and outlined their long-term plan to formally drop Python's Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) in a future Python version.
python.org
Announcing Python Software Foundation Fellow Members for Q1 2023!
The PSF is pleased to announce its first batch of PSF Fellows for 2023!
blogspot.com
Updates to Django
From Django Review and Triage Team Member Sarah Boyce.
Last week we had 8 pull requests merged into Django by seven different contributors. No first-time contributors this time, so let's celebrate some of our relatively new contributors for coming back! Congratulations to Olivier Tabone for their 2nd, Bruno Alla for their 3rd, and John Parton for their 3rd PR merged into Django!
Django 4.2.4 was released earlier this week. While many people are involved in a release, especially the Fellows, I want to thank Simon Charette for authoring all the bug fixes issued in this release. Thank you, Simon, for all your efforts - you rock!
If you are interested in learning more about Django's release process, you can read through the documentation on the process here: https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/internals/release-process/#django-s-release-process
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Articles
What's up, Python? The GIL removed, a new compiler, optparse deprecated...
A helpful overview of the many recent developments around Python.
bitecode.dev
3 Git Configuration Tips I Use Every Day
Even those of us who have used Git for years still have more to learn. The author shares 3 tips he learned from Adam Johnson's new book, Boost Your Git DX.
startcodingnow.com
Modern Web Testing with Playwright
A look at modern web testing options including Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium.
automationpanda.com
Taming the beast: Python Package Maintenance Made Simple
The why and how behind a new package, ambient-package-update, that provides a CLI command to update your favorite packages metadata and dependencies automatically.
medium.com
Events
Django Meetup Vol. 45 / Hypercharge your Django project with django CMS
Django Meetup Cologne Vol. 45 will take place on the 15th of August, both in person and online.
meetup.com
Django Girls Abuja
An upcoming two-day Django Girls workshop, August 11-12 in Abuja, Nigeria, for any woman who wants to learn how to make websites. You don't need any prior coding knowledge.
djangogirls.org
PyBay2023 Food Truck Edition: Call for Speakers @ Sessionize.com
PyBay2023 is returning under new management and creating an outdoor Food Truck event in San Francisco on October 8th, 2023. Their CFP is open through August 31st.
sessionize.com
Videos
Django Trends in 2023 - Talk Python Live Stream
The live stream video from a forthcoming Talk Python podcast episode featuring former Django Fellow Carlton Gibson and William Vincent.
youtube.com
PyCon Italia 2023 Keynote: Carlton Gibson - Open Source for the long-haul
Carlton's recent keynote address draws on lessons he's learned from over a decade working on key projects in the Django ecosystem.
youtube.com
python 3.12 release highlights (beginner - advanced) anthony explains #548
A 40-minute approachable video to new changes coming in Python 3.12.
youtu.be
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Podcasts
Django Chat #144: Boost Your Django DX - Adam Johnson (Ep105 Replay)
Adam is a prolific contributor to the Django community and the author of the book, Boost Your Django DX. We discuss his work on the Django Security Team, the Django Technical Board, multiple recent Django third-party packages, and the new book.
djangochat.com
Real Python #165: Leveraging the Features of Your Database With Postgres and Python
Craig shares his years of PostgreSQL expertise with advice on getting more from the platform and with Django. The discussion covers rich data types for describing ranges, geospatial data, and JSON.
realpython.com
Projects
zmh-program/django-turnstile
Add Cloudflare Turnstile widget to the forms of your Django project.
github.com
AutomationPanda/awesome-web-testing-playwright
Awesome Web Testing with Playwright: The Automation Panda's Official Playwright Tutorial!
github.com
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