📰 Django News #168 - Django 4.2 beta 1 released
Tags: django, python
Published: 2023-02-24 13:29:26

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### News

#### [Django 4.2 beta 1 released](https://cur.at/EcsMNrh?m=rss)

Django 4.2 beta 1 is now available. It represents the second stage in the 4.2 release cycle and is an opportunity for you to try out the changes coming in Django 4.2.

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#### [Google Summer of Code: Django 2023](https://cur.at/Yn01KZ8?m=rss)

Django was once again selected for Google's Summer of Code this year. This program has directly led to real improvements in frameworks over the year. You can learn more about mentorship and applying (applications open until April 4) [on the Django website](https://cur.at/41dbNbN?m=rss).

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### Django Software Foundation

#### [DSF Board monthly meeting, February 8, 2023](https://cur.at/OozW1PU?m=rss)

Did you know the DSF Board minutes are public and hosted every month? Take a look to see what the Board is workingon.

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### Articles

#### [Hypermedia Systems](https://cur.at/iUsi5y4?m=rss)

Hypermedia Systems is an in-progress book that employs a more straightforward approach to building applications on the Web and beyond with htmx and Hyperview

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#### [django-upgrade release with Django 4.2 fixers](https://cur.at/ERPUsye?m=rss)

New updates targeting Django 4.2 which is currently in alpha.

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#### [How to migrate from Django’s PostgreSQL CI Fields to use a case-insensitive collation](https://cur.at/NMRtD8Z?m=rss)

A second Adam Johnson article this week. After upgrading to Django 4.2 beta, if you see a `fields.W906` warning, Adam walks you through how to prepare for Django 5.0.

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#### [devdata - Improving developer velocity and experience](https://cur.at/EWdKWyf?m=rss)

Do your Django projects have a `devdata` management command to stage realistic data? Frank Wiles walks you through why you might consider having one.

[revsys.com](https://cur.at/EWdKWyf?m=rss)

### Forum

#### [adparadox comments on Phoenix Liveview Implementations](https://cur.at/2LGHDbc?m=rss)

From Reddit, the creator of `django-unicorn` addresses questions on implementations similar to `LiveView` in other languages/frameworks.

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### Events

#### [Write the Docs Portland 2023: Announcing Portland conference speakers](https://cur.at/ChCwvam?m=rss)

Our friends at Write the Docs have announced their full speaker line-up and call for volunteers. Their opportunity grant applications are open through March 1st.

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### Videos

#### [Django 4.1+ HTML Templates Are Cached by Default with DEBUG = True](https://cur.at/Kqs2eBq?m=rss)

Here's how you can fix HTML templates not being updated in development after upgrading to Django 4.1+.

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