Python Bytes #410 Entering the Django core
Nov 18, 2024
Dive into an insightful discussion about Django’s core and sustainability as it nears its 20th anniversary. Discover how the balance between core features and the plugin ecosystem shapes the framework's future. Explore exciting concepts like futurepool for async programming, and hear a humorous take on the quirks of web frameworks. The hosts also navigate the challenges of keeping a community engaged across various platforms while sharing their personal Python programming adventures.
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Django Core vs. Plugins
- Django Core is small to ensure maintainability and longevity with a limited team.
- Plugins provide flexibility and allow for experimentation without affecting core stability.
Pinky and the Brain Analogy
- Brian Okken references Pinky and the Brain, imagining Brain's nightly goal.
- The goal is getting their package into Django Core, highlighting the difficulty.
Core Stability vs. Plugin Agility
- Features in Django Core change infrequently due to long deprecation cycles.
- Plugins offer agility for new features and experimentation.