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News
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.
python.org
Help share the future of Django Girls
Django Girls is looking for advisory board members for 2021.
djangogirls.org
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.
python.org
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Articles
Don't Panic: Kubernetes and Docker
tl;dr Docker will still run in your Kubernetes cluster.
kubernetes.io
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.
hashnode.dev
3 Effective Examples of Django Async Views without Sleeping
Additional examples of how Django 3.1 async views can be used beyond just sleeping.
arunrocks.com
Events
Design Articles
How to Use Tailwind With Django by Žan Anderle
Žan walks us through four ways to implement Tailwind CSS in our Django projects.
zanderle.com
Tutorials
How To Deploy a Django App on App Platform
An official guide to deploying Django on Digital Ocean’s new App platform.
digitalocean.com
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.
runninginproduction.com
Projects
jazzband/django-defender
A simple super fast Django reusable app that blocks people from brute-forcing login attempts.
github.com
arrobalytics/django-ledger
A Bookkeeping & Financial Analysis Engine for the Django Framework.
github.com