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Paolo Melchiorre at #DjangoCon @paulox.net · 3d

Imagine a Django ORM feature matrix that updates itself as the code changes 🧙‍♂️ I explored how it could work — and why it’d be a great addition to Django’s docs 💡 www.paulox.net/2025/10/06/d...

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#Django #Python #ORM #OpenSource #Database #PostgreSQL #SQLite #MariaDB #MySQL

Django: one ORM to rule all databases 💍

Comparing the Django ORM support across official database backends, so you don’t have to learn it the hard way.

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Paolo Melchiorre @paulox.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 23h

The second morning of Django On The Med 🏖️ just finished and it’s amazing how much we achieved together.

Many new ideas and feature proposals came up while working side by side. Sometimes, being together really helps speed up things. 💪

We also had fun […]

[Original post on fosstodon.org]

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Django @djangoproject.com · 20h

Nice! Does it support versioning?

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Adam Johnson @adamj.eu · 12d

You can now read and search the Django 6.0 documentation offline with DevDocs!

devdocs.io/django~6.0/

#Django

DevDocs — Django 6.0 documentation

Django 6.0 API documentation with instant search, offline support, keyboard shortcuts, mobile version, and more.

devdocs.io

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Django @djangoproject.com · 6d

Happening on October 10th in Copenhagen: Come, celebrate Django's birthday on a Friday after-work session with cake, drinks and fun - and bring your friends! ✨ 🥂 🎂

birthday20.djangoproject.com/events/cope...

#Django #DjangoBirthday

Django (birth)Day Copenhagen 2025

Come celebrate Django with your Django friends, cake, drinks and fun!

birthday20.djangoproject.com

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Django @djangoproject.com · 7d

pretty cool!

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Sarthak Jariwala @sarthakjariwala.com · 10d

Released a new version of my @djangoproject.com and InertiaJS starter template

Its the fastest way to get started with Django and Inertiajs 🚀

Now includes:
- shadcn components for @react.dev and @svelte.dev
- django-allauth integration for authentication

github.com/SarthakJariw...

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Christopher Trudeau @trudeau.dev · 12d

On this week's episode, @digiglean.bsky.social and I talk about benchmarking micropython, networks, the scream cipher and more.

With content from: @djangoproject.com @miguelgrinberg.com @sethmlarson.dev and others not on the 🦋

Episode #267: Managing Feature Flags & Comparing Python Visualization Libraries – The Real Python Podcast

What's a good way to enable or disable code paths without redeploying the software? How can you use feature flags to toggle functionality for specific users of your application? Christopher Trudeau…

buff.ly

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Django @djangoproject.com · 12d

🚨 Closing today! Last call for the Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize nominations
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025...
If you haven't already, take the chance to show appreciation for a fellow Djangonaut! #Django

Nominate a Djangonaut for the 2025 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize

Posted by Sarah Abderemane on Sept. 13, 2025

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Python Package Index @pypi.org · 15d

🚨 There is a new ongoing phishing campaign against PyPI users. This campaign uses the same tactics as the previous campaign targeting PyPI users, but with a new domain.

Read more about what steps we're taking to protect PyPI users from future campaigns:

Phishing attacks with new domains likely to continue - The Python Package Index Blog

A new phishing campaign targeting PyPI users using similar tactics to previous campaigns.

blog.pypi.org

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Django @djangoproject.com · 13d

Calling all djangonauts in Colombia! 🇨🇴 A special birthday meetup is happening in Medellín on Tuesday Sept 30, organized by the local Python group:

birthday20.djangoproject.com/events/mede...

#Django #DjangoBirthday

🎂 Django cumple 20 años: Meetup especial en Medellín

Este mes tenemos un meetup muy especial 🎂🎉: celebraremos los 20 años de Django, uno de los frameworks más influyentes del ecosistema Python. 🚀

birthday20.djangoproject.com

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Django @djangoproject.com · 17d

Wishing our fantastic Fellow Sarah Boyce a great maternity leave 💚

And kudos to our other Fellows Natalia and Jacob, who will be stepping up in her absence!

www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025...

Sarah Boyce - Maternity leave announcement

Posted by Sarah Boyce on Sept. 21, 2025

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Django @djangoproject.com · 18d

for newcomers, Sheena recommends avoiding LLM-padded CVs. In our upcoming 2026 Board elections, we will encourage avoiding LLMs when writing candidate statements so we can read people’s authentic voice

Sheena recommending to avoid CV-padding, CV spam, sloppy cover letters

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Django @djangoproject.com · 18d

Excellent keynote by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social covering how LLMs affect the job market. New opportunities for… vibe code cleanup specialists! #PyConUK

A very balanced take with tips for newcomers and established devs. And a shoutout for Django and its solid security story!

Sheena on stage introducing us all to the new vibe coding cleanup specialist job role

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Django @djangoproject.com · 18d

If you’re at #PyConUK, come say hi at our booth! We can let you know about upcoming @DjangoConEurope plans 🤫 and other Django events. Also we have a pony plushy to give away to one of our donors!

Thibaud, Baptiste, Tom at the Django booth

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Django @djangoproject.com · 19d

Our Django tasks contributor @theorangeone.net on stage at #PyConUK dives into some of the low-level design choices in the upcoming tasks support in Django 6.0 ⭐️

Jake on stage with a slide about threads

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Jake Howard 🍊 @theorangeone.net · 22d

It's official - `django.tasks` exists! Coming soon to @djangoproject.com 6.0. 585 days later, the first step (of many) in Django's background tasks journey is finally complete! 🥳

theorangeone.net/posts/django...

django.tasks exists

As of today (well, technically yesterday), django.tasks is officially released upon the world! Mostly. <note> Note that django.tasks and django-tasks are in fact different, albeit by a single characte...

theorangeone.net

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Django @djangoproject.com · 19d

At #PyConUK Sheena O'Connell encourages participants to act upon their wishes to travel to Africa, see what #Python is like there ⭐️ An excellent opportunity to make an impact by supporting those communities

Sheena on stage with a list of African Python conferences: PyConZA, PyCon Namibia, DjangoCon Africa, PyCon Africa

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Django @djangoproject.com · 19d

This weekend we’re at #PyConUK 🐝, as sponsors and with a booth - come say hi to our volunteers!

Tom and Anna at the django booth, surrounding a banner with the django pony

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Django @djangoproject.com · 20d

What’s new: Content Security Policy support ✨ Template Partials ✨ Background Tasks ✨ Modern Python email API ✨

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Django @djangoproject.com · 20d

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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Django @djangoproject.com · 20d

One week to go for nominations for the Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize!
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025...
Take a moment to show appreciation for the work of a fellow Djangonaut with a nomination! #Django

Nominate a Djangonaut for the 2025 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize

Posted by Sarah Abderemane on Sept. 13, 2025

www.djangoproject.com

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Django @djangoproject.com · 22d

Did you know we have a new Django ecosystem page in the website? 💡 With recommended resources and packages across a wide range of topics! www.djangoproject.com/community/e...

Django Community

Building the Django Community. Come join us!

www.djangoproject.com

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Dwayne McDaniel @mdwayne-real.bsky.social · 23d

I have had the most amazing opportunities to participate in multiple tech communities.
Last week, the #Django community at #DjangoCon opened its arms to me and made me feel like I had been a part of it all along!

Here are some notes from the event:

blog.gitguardian.com/djangocon-us...

DjangoCon US 2025: Security, Simplicity, and Community

At DjangoCon US 2025, speakers emphasized seasoned tech over hype, featuring secure GitOps workflows, simpler frontend alternatives, and sustainable open-source models.

blog.gitguardian.com

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Timo Zimmermann @fallenhitokiri.social.screamingatmyscreen.com.ap.brid.gy · 23d

I had some fun with #django and SQLite and added a full text search to my blogs archive.

Small walkthrough and code how to make FTS work nicely with SQLite and Django and some planned iterations.

https://www.screamingatmyscreen.com/full-text-search-with-django-and-sqlite/

Full text search with Django and SQLite - Timo Zimmermann

A walkthrough how to build full text search to power the search functionality of a blog using Django and SQLite.

www.screamingatmyscreen.com

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