Django 6.1 release candidate 1 is out — the last chance to test before the final release. The newsletter also covers the DjangoCon US 2026 schedule, PyPI's new 14-day file upload restriction and upcoming UI refresh, Wagtail's AI guiding principles, DSF board meeting minutes, and Django 6.2 development updates including MiddlewareMixin relocation and dark mode support for debug views. Articles include an introduction to django-crawl for site testing, a tutorial on browser push notifications with Django, and reflections on Django's batteries-included approach in the AI coding era. Events include Django Girls Chicago, Django on the Med sprints, and Django Day Copenhagen.
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