Jan. 4, 2024 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
You can take advantage of our Early Bird ticket sale for DjangoCon Europe 2024. By purchasing your tickets early, you not only guarantee your attendance at one of the most exciting Django events but also enjoy significant savings. Buy tickets on the conference website Why Go Early? You can secure your tickets at a special Early Bird rate, providing exceptional value for your conference experience. Also, your early commitment goes a long way in supporting the success of DjangoCon Europe 2024. It…
Read MoreJan. 2, 2024 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
Today we've issued 5.0.1 and 4.2.9 bugfix releases. The release package and checksums are available from our downloads page, as well as from the Python Package Index. The PGP key ID used for this release is Mariusz Felisiak: 2EF56372BA48CD1B.
Read MoreJan. 1, 2024 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
It's a new year. What better way to start it than submitting your talk or workshop for DjangoCon Europe 2024, in beautiful Vigo, Spain? The Call for Proposals (CFP) is open now, and will be until midnight on February 29th. That's two whole months, but you don't have to leave it to the last minute: DjangoCon Europe 2024, Vigo CFP We're looking for a range of talks on technical and non-technical topics. We're looking for talks accessible to all skill levels, and we're looking for submissions from…
Read MoreDec. 8, 2023 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
The Django Software Foundation Board is pleased to announce that the 2023 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize has been awarded to Djangonaut Space. Djangonaut Space, run by organizers Dawn Wages, Rachell Calhoun, Sarah Abderemane, Sarah Boyce, and Tim Schilling, is a mentoring initiative dedicated to expanding contributions and diversifying contributors within the Django community. Drawing on their extensive experience as mentors and contributors, they've cultivated an inclusive universe for ne…
Read MoreNov. 1, 2023 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
In accordance with our security release policy, the Django team is issuing Django 4.2.7, Django 4.1.13, and Django 3.2.23. These releases addresses the security issue detailed below. We encourage all users of Django to upgrade as soon as possible. CVE-2023-46695: Potential denial of service vulnerability in UsernameField on Windows The NFKC normalization is slow on Windows. As a consequence, django.contrib.auth.forms.UsernameField was subject to a potential denial of service attack via certain…
Read MoreOct. 23, 2023 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
Django 5.0 beta 1 is now available. It represents the second stage in the 5.0 release cycle and is an opportunity for you to try out the changes coming in Django 5.0. Django 5.0 brings a deluge of exciting new features which you can read about in the in-development 5.0 release notes. Only bugs in new features and regressions from earlier versions of Django will be fixed between now and the 5.0 final release. Translations will be updated following the "string freeze", which occurs when…
Read MoreOct. 19, 2023 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
We are thrilled to announce that Django has a mentorship program, and that we're open for applicants for our next cohort! Djangonaut Space is an organization working to onboard and develop open source code contributors to Django and beyond. People sustain the framework and its ecosystem. By inviting more people to participate in this community, and giving them the resources and support to succeed, we aim to develop the future leaders of Django. Our journey began with our pilot “Djangonaut Space…
Read MoreOct. 18, 2023 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
Hello Everyone! It is that time of year again when we recognize someone from our community in memory of our friend Malcolm. Malcolm was an early core contributor to Django and had both a huge influence and impact on Django as we know it today. Besides being knowledgeable he was also especially friendly to new users and contributors. He exemplified what it means to be an amazing Open Source contributor. We still miss him to this day. The DSF Prize page summarizes the prize nicely: The Malcol…
Read MoreOct. 14, 2023 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
We're thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of DjangoCon Europe, set to take place in the vibrant city of Vigo, Spain, in 2024! DjangoCon Europe has been a cornerstone of the Django community, bringing together developers and enthusiasts from all over Europe and beyond to celebrate and advance the Django web framework. Save the Dates Mark your calendars for DjangoCon Europe 2024, which will be held from June 5th to 9th. The conference will host a balanced mix of insightful talks, ha…
Read MoreOct. 14, 2023 » The Django weblog » [Archived Version]
Nominations are open for the 2024 Django Software Foundation Board of Directors. In 2023 we introduced a staggered term for directors, which means at this time there are three positions currently open, with each position serving for two years. Decisions around the 2024 officer roles will be made during the meeting of the new board. As such, you don't need to specify which position you are nominating for, and this field has been removed from the form. As you know, the Board guides the direction …
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