Issue 37 - GSOD kicks off, new Python 3.7.9 and 3.6.12, Tailwind CSS v1.7.x, and much more!
Tags: django, python, tailwindcss
Published: 2020-08-26 02:33:29

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title: Issue 37 - GSOD kicks off, new Python 3.7.9 and 3.6.12, Tailwind CSS v1.7.x, and much more!
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date: 2020-08-21 11:00:00 UTC
tags: django, python, tailwindcss
canonical_url: https://django-news.com/issues/37
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## News

### [GSOD 2020 Project - Django Internals / Mentorship](https://cur.at/Cs0VfjL?m=rss)

With Google Season of Docs (GSOD) kicking off, Gabby Precious wants to know if you have any specific challenges with Django's contribution documentation?

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### [Python Insider: Python 3.7.9 and 3.6.12 security updates now available](https://cur.at/I2nLyDc?m=rss)

The lastest security fix rollups for Python 3.7 and Python 3.6 are now available.

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### [Tailwind CSS v1.7.0 (1.7.1, 1.7.2, and 1.7.3)](https://cur.at/zrFBAh9?m=rss)

The Tailwind CSS v1.7.x release adds a bunch of new features ranging from gradients, background-clip, gap, `contents` display, font-size letter-spacing, and more interesting new features.

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Tickets are on sale and the schedule has been released for the 8th DjangoCon AU.

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## Articles

### [Running Django Tests in Github Actions](https://cur.at/17cnYzZ?m=rss)

A nice, concise introduction to how to use GitHub Actions as a CI platform for testing your Django code.

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### [A deep dive into the official Docker image for Python Itamar Turner-Trauring](https://cur.at/RJXxQXp?m=rss)

Itamar does an excellent job of deconstructing the official Python image for Docker and gives some sound advice and tips along the way.

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### [Why Internationalization and Localization matters by Nicolle Cysneiros](https://cur.at/iJnCT7S?m=rss)

A practical and concise guide to Internationalization and Localization using Python and Django.

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### [Django Security Tips](https://cur.at/rgvhMPJ?m=rss)

Concise overview of security best practices to keep in mind in Django.

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### [Stop Using datetime.now! by Haki Benita](https://cur.at/3fb5GG7?m=rss)

A deep-dive into the challenges of managing time.

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### [RFNM - Request For New Maintainer by Matt Layman](https://cur.at/LB9tPOh?m=rss)

The lifecycle of creating/maintaining an open source package.

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### [S3 keys are not file paths by Alex Chan](https://cur.at/b0Lv8fC?m=rss)

Alex Chan explains why we should treat S3 buckets like an object store instead of a filesystem.

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### [I Love MDN, or the cult of the free in action](https://cur.at/hTJqxyE?m=rss)

Presented without comment.

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## Tutorials

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Django 3.1 adds support for async views, middleware, and tests. If you have been asking yourself, "What does this look like?" then this tutorial is for you.

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## Podcasts

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## Jobs

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The PSF is looking for a part-time Django Developer for the next nine months to support python.org and us.pycon.org.

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Hangar Alpha is hiring a Principal Front End Engineer.

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## Projects

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