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djangonaut.space @djangonaut.space · 8d

💫 Meet our stellar teams from Session 5! 💫

The mission has started for 20 Djangonauts who will contribute to the #Django ecosystem with the support of Navigators and Captains.

📚 Read the blog post about our 6 teams:
djangonaut.space/comms/2025/...

Welcome to Session 5 Teams ⭐

Session 5 is preparing their mission, and this is going to be an extraordinary Session because we’re going to have …

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Rachell @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social · 8d

10 years ago I organized my, & the, 1st #DjangoGirls event in Seoul, South Korea: 70/425 applicants accepted, it was a huge success. And was the start of a wonderful decade that launched my #Django community involvement and career. 💻

I feel grateful, proud, and inspired to keep paying it forward.🧡

Screenshot "Rachell Calhoun, October 2, 2015. We kicked off today with installations, wine, photos, and laughs. Thanks to everyone that came out and see you tomorrow! (I'm the 'L'!!!!)." Below this message there are five people waving sparklers spelling out "Seoul" in the dark night outside on a roof.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 20d

One of the key ways you refuse to comply with fascism is by becoming even louder and more fearless in supporting vulnerable people. You SHOW that you are unwilling to throw the "undesirables" under the bus if only for self-preservation because under fascism you will also become undesirable one day.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 21d

The thing everyone can do right now is to find your lane if you don't already have one and work that lane diligently and with commitment.

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Django @djangoproject.com · 21d

Django 6.0 alpha 1 released 🚀 www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025... the first stage on our way to a final 6.0 release in December, help us test the new #Django features!

Django 6.0 alpha 1 released

Posted by Natalia Bidart on Sept. 17, 2025

www.djangoproject.com

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Tim A. @flipperpa.bsky.social · 24d

The #DjangoCon US crowd is one of the most friendly you'll ever encounter. An amazing tech community. Photo by the amazing Bartek!

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Rachell @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social · 26d

👏👏👏👏 awesome!

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Paolo Melchiorre at #DjangoCon @paulox.net · Sep 10

Right now at #DjangoCon US 2025 in Chicago: “Two Decades of Django: The Past, Present and Future.”

A look back, and forward, with some of the community’s key voices. Thanks @djangocon.us for this milestone session!

#DjangoConUS #Django

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Sangeeta Jadoonanan @sjbitcode.bsky.social · Sep 8

Major FOMO seeing everyone at #DjangoConUS but loving that I can still catch the amazing talks online! ❤️ #DjangoCon

"Why governance in open-source is important" DjangoConUS 2025 talk by Rachel Calhoun and Tim Schilling

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Django @djangoproject.com · 27d

🌟 Announcing the 2025 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize! 🌟

We're proud to open nominations for this annual prize, honoring those who embody the spirit of Malcolm's work supporting our community. Do you know someone who does? Nominate them for our award: www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025...

Nominate a Djangonaut for the 2025 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize

Posted by Sarah Abderemane on Sept. 13, 2025

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Thibaud Colas @thibaudcolas.bsky.social · 27d

Later this month I will be mentoring new @wagtail.org contributors as part of @djangonaut.space! 🐦️🚀 Applications for participants close soon, you should totally join: djangonaut.space/sessions/ #Django #OpenSource

Djangonaut Space - Where contributors launch!

Djangonaut Space is a contributor mentorship program placing an emphasis on group-learning, sustainability and longevity.

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█████ [redacted] @vincenzzzo.bsky.social · Sep 10

Not a dry eye in the room by the end. Addiction, recovery, and deep personal relationships in our community is not what you typically hear at a tech conference – but is a key part of #DjangoCon year after year.

Thank you @flipperpa.bsky.social for the many lives you've touched, my own included.

Drew @hopsandsmoke.bsky.social · Sep 10

Last talk of #DjangoCon! @flipperpa.bsky.social is going to give us a talk titled "what a decade!"

@djangocon.us

Tim gets ready at the lectern while a plush octopus-like creature gives us a mischievous look sitting on the lectern

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Drew @hopsandsmoke.bsky.social · Sep 10

Time for the #DjangoCon panel! We'll have @webology.bsky.social, @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social, @veldakiara.bsky.social, @bajoran.engineer, @nessita.bsky.social, Peter, and Tim talking about 20 years of Django

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The panelists on stage with Velda conveniently blocking Natalia along with Kudzayi checking his phone before introducing everyone

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Dwayne McDaniel @mdwayne-real.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Don't waste your time in toxic environments. Join communities with people you want to be with"

Django Governance: 🌱Growing Sustainable Open-Source Communities Together🤝

Rachell Calhoun
and
Tim Schilling

#DjangoCon 2025

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djangonaut.space @djangonaut.space · Sep 9

Community events helped Lilian find her way into open source.

In this Django blog post, she reflects on her growth and shares why these spaces matter.

📚 Read here: www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025...

#django #openSource #contributing #community

Getting Started With Open Source Through Community Events

Posted by Lilian on Sept. 8, 2025

www.djangoproject.com

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Paolo Melchiorre @paulox.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · Sep 9

Ryan Cheley is delivering the talk "Django as a Database Documentation Tool: The Hidden Power of Model Comments" at the DjangoCon US 2025 in Chicago 🇺🇸💬

https://2025.djangocon.us/talks/django-as-a-database-documentation-tool-the-hidden-power-of-model-comments/ […]

[Original post on fosstodon.org]

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Django @djangoproject.com · Sep 9

All the event-based opportunities to get involved with open source ⭐️ www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025... by our community member Lilian

Getting Started With Open Source Through Community Events

Posted by Lilian on Sept. 8, 2025

www.djangoproject.com

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djangonaut.space @djangonaut.space · Sep 8

🕐 Don't miss the date!

Applications for Djangonaut Space Session 5 close next Sunday, September 14th, AOE.

To help you write an outstanding application, read our blog:
djangonaut.space/comms/2024/...

Apply here
djangonaut.space/sessions/20...

#django #openSource

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Drew @hopsandsmoke.bsky.social · Sep 8

Next up: Tim and @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social talk about open source governance #DjangoCon @djangocon.us

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Drew @hopsandsmoke.bsky.social · Sep 8

Governance health check by @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social and Tim #DjangoCon @djangocon.us

Slide title: Governance health check
Subtitle: Ask yourself:
Bullets:
- Transparency: do people know how decisions are made?
- Accessibility: can new gardeners join easily?
- Clarity: is it clear who does what?
- Sustainability: can the organization survive if key gardeners leave?
- Inclusivity: does everyone feel heard and included?

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Rachell @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social · Sep 6

It's getting cooler out and the days are getting shorter. I was bummed for like... a day then realized... It's hoodie - cozy blanket - cat cuddles all the time season! ☺️

Two cats sitting on the couch on a grey blanket. One is grey and white the other is orange. The orange cat has his head rested on the back side of the other while they snuggle up in their humans lap for warmth.

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djangonaut.space @djangonaut.space · Sep 4

🌟 Celebrating Lilian as DSF Member of the Month! 💜

She’s a star shining in the Djangonaut Space community 🚀 and building a brilliant open source career ✨ Truly inspiring!

🗒️ Read the interview:
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025...

#django #openSource

DSF member of the month - Lilian

Posted by Sarah Abderemane on Aug. 30, 2025

www.djangoproject.com

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Phildini @phildini.net · Sep 2

Hey #Django fam do I Know anybody at Zest Health? They've got some jobs I'm interested in and are apparently a django shop.

Boosts appreciated!

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Rachell @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social · Sep 1

Lilian is awesome but don't take my word for it, go read about it here!

Django @djangoproject.com · Aug 31

August's DSF member of the month is Lilian! ⭐

Lilian participated in Djangonaut Space and quickly became an active DSF member 🚀 She is working to improve our contribution processes.

Read the full interview 🗨️
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025...

#django
#DSFMemberOfTheMonth

DSF member of the month - Lilian

Posted by Sarah Abderemane on Aug. 30, 2025

www.djangoproject.com

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Rachell @rachellcalhoun.bsky.social · Sep 1

Yes you can choose any or both of vibrations and beeps. At whichever interval and bpm. But I have to "run" while practicing my guitar to get it to work though 😅

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