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A biweekly podcast on the Django Web Framework by Will Vincent and Carlton Gibson.

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🔗 Links

• PythonTest website

• pytest book and Lean TDD

• Python Bytes podcast

• Test and Code podcast

• Python People podcast

• Django Packages website

• django-msgspec-field

• Ruff rules

• How to Hide an Empire book

• Python Polars — The Defin... more

🔗 Links

• Farhan's personal site and GitHub

• django-bolt

• django-repl

• turbo-orm

• bombardier

• Robyn web framework

• Reddit thread on Django Bolt vs Django Ninja vs FastAPI

• Developer Productivity AI Arena

🎥 YouTube

• YouTube Channel: @dja... more

🔗 Links

• Behind the Curtain as a Conference Chair blog post

• DjangoCon US Conference Chair

• Opening Remarks and Closing Remarks at DjangoCon US

• PG Data 2026 Conference

• DjangoCon US: Call for Venue Proposals 2027-28

📦 Projects

• django-c... more

• Django 6.0 Released blog post and release notes

• Deprecations Don't Work for Python Libraries

• Django Forum - Should We Adjust Django's Versioning?

• django-repl and django-bolt

• Template Fragments essay on HTMX.org

• django-tasks

• What's New i... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Okken
Podcast host, author, and speaker in the Python community
Self-employed, also noted for his involvement in multiple Python-related podcasts
Episode: Inverting the Testing Pyramid - Brian Okken
Farhan Ali Raza
Open source contributor and Google Summer Code participant
Django Core
Episode: Building a Django API Framework Faster than FastAPI - Farhan Ali Raza
Keanya Phelps
Project Manager at Cactus Group and former chair of DjangoCon US
Cactus Group
Episode: From Bootcamp to Project Manager - Keanya Phelps
Marlene Mhangami
Senior Developer Advocate at Microsoft, involved in AI and Python.
Microsoft
Episode: AI in the Real World - Marlene Mhangami & Tim Allen
Tim Allen
Principal Engineer focused on data services platforms, with experience in academic research.
Wharton Business School
Episode: AI in the Real World - Marlene Mhangami & Tim Allen
Paolo Melchiorre
Django board member, Python Software Foundation Fellow, prolific contributor to Django codebase.
Django Software Foundation
Episode: Django on the Med - Paolo Melchiorre
Jacob Walls
Newest Django Fellow with a background in music composition and technology.
Django Software Foundation
Episode: Django Fellow - Jacob Walls
Roman Pronskiy
Executive Director of PHP, involved in the PHP community and development
PHP Foundation
Episode: PHP Web Frameworks - Roman Pronskiy
Chris May
Software developer with experience in web development and a focus on user experience.
Episode: Event Sourcing - Chris May

Hosts

Will Vincent
Host focused on Django development and community education.
Carlton Gibson
Co-host dedicated to Django advocacy and community engagement.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 233 ratings
  • Fun and informative!

    Staying up with the latest changes to technologies I rely on can sometimes be a chore. Will and Carlton make it fun! The show blends the perfect amount of humor and whimsy with wonderful insights.

    It has made me better at my job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FlipperPA
    United Statesa month ago
  • 70% of the podcast is about Django and the remaining 30% is about the hosts politics, search for power in Django, and money. I listened to 27 episodes and the hosts keep talking about how we need less white men in the Django conferences and as contributors (one of the hosts won't step down from being a contributor and the two of them are hosts in Django conferences, yet they won't live up to these values, and in fact they want money and power in the Django community),not only this but even when ... more

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    1
    pridontesmaximus
    2 years ago
  • So amazing!!

    I have been trying to learn how to make a website with Django and this podcast has been entertaining and helpful to me and it is done in which I can understand it even though I’m still in middle school. This is amazing please keep making more episodes and thank you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexsasha_lol
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative, engaging, and insightful!

    Will and Carlton, along with their incredibly knowledgeable guests, deliver nothing but value in each and every episode. Informative, engaging, and insightful are just a few of the words I'd use to describe the time you'll spend with them. Thanks for putting out such a wonderful show guys - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kjb0514
    United States3 years ago
  • Everything interesting in Django

    One of the few podcasts I make a point of not missing! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fwiles
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many users express gratitude for the hosts' dedication to educating the Django community and providing updates on the latest developments.
There is a recurring sentiment around the podcast being an essential listen for anyone involved with Django and web development.
Feedback highlights the engaging and insightful conversation between the hosts and their knowledgeable guests, making it a reliable resource within the Django community.
Listeners appreciate the entertaining and helpful discussions about Django, often noting the educational value for both beginners and seasoned developers.

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#177
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#193
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#196
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#198
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Apple Podcasts
#209
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#222
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Talking Points

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Building a Django API Framework Faster than FastAPI - Farhan Ali Raza
Q: Are you looking for work?
Farhan is currently looking for full-time work while engaging in freelance projects.
Building a Django API Framework Faster than FastAPI - Farhan Ali Raza
Q: What are your thoughts on using LLMs and AI in coding?
Farhan describes using LLMs as helpful for planning and as tools, but stresses the importance of understanding the underlying code.
Building a Django API Framework Faster than FastAPI - Farhan Ali Raza
Q: Was there a moment when you panicked during your project?
Farhan notes that he didn't panic but was surprised when the project became more complex than he initially thought.
AI in the Real World - Marlene Mhangami & Tim Allen
Q: How are each of you using AI in your day-to-day jobs?
Marlene uses AI for writing documentation and code assistance, while Tim finds AI helpful but prefers to maintain his coding skills without relying too heavily on it.
Django 20 Years Later - Adrian Holovaty
Q: Is there any part of Django you would change if you had to do a new Web Framework in Python today?
I would change the global settings design decisions to allow for a better solution.

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