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Django Chat
Django’s Evolution - Jacob Kaplan-Moss
Mar 20, 2024
Exploring Django's evolution, principles, and challenges faced by a local newspaper. Formation of Django Software Foundation, evolution of leadership, and community involvement discussed. Future of Django with HTMX and deployment challenges in Django projects highlighted. Updates on Django 4.2, teaching challenges, and simplifying deployment also covered.
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- Django's early focus on maintainability and separation of logic improved web development practices.
- Balancing quick development with sustainable practices is crucial in Django application development.
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Django's Origin and Early Development
Jacob Kaplan-Ross shares his backstory of joining Django in 2004 after working with PHP. He highlights the collaboration between Adrian Hollivati and Simon Willison in developing tools for web applications, leading to the creation of Django. The focus on open-sourcing and the transition from PHP to Python influenced Django's early framework design.
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