Django Newsletter - November 19, 2024

Django 5.1.4: Scheduled for release on December 3, 2024, this version will fix several bugs present in Django 5.1.3. No major new features are expected, but it will include important bugfixes to enhance stability and performance[1].

Django 4.1.x: This series of releases was supported from August 2022 to December 2023. Key highlights include support for Python 3.11 (starting from Django 4.1.3), asynchronous handlers for class-based views, and improvements in testing and database management. Notably, support for PostgreSQL 10 and MariaDB 10.2 has been dropped in this series[4].
Django 4.1.5: Released on January 2, 2023, this version fixed a long-standing bug in the __len lookup for ArrayField and incorporated the latest string translations from Transifex[3].

Asynchronous Handlers: Django 4.1 introduced asynchronous handlers for class-based views, allowing for more efficient handling of HTTP requests using async and await[5].
Database Improvements: Django 4.1 supports covering indexes and exclusion constraints using SP-GiST indexes on PostgreSQL 14+, and allows specifying minimum required database versions[5].
Security Enhancements: New settings for secret key rotation and support for multiple protocols in the SECURE_PROXY_SSL_HEADER setting have been added. The admin log out UI now uses POST requests for enhanced security[5].
Testing Improvements: Django 4.1 enables running tests in parallel on various systems, including macOS and Windows, and introduces new validators and utility functions[5].

AI Tools in Django Development: There is a growing interest in how AI tools are revolutionizing Django development, offering potential for automated code reviews, bug detection, and optimization.
Running Django on App Engine: Guides are available for running Django applications on the Google App Engine standard environment, highlighting the steps and configurations needed for a successful deployment.

Django Tips for 2024/2025: Articles and guides are emerging with tips to improve Django codebases, focusing on best practices, performance optimization, and new features.
Django on Ubuntu: Resources are available for setting up Django on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, including support from AWS and other cloud providers.