# Mentorship **URL:** https://forum.djangoproject.com/c/mentorship/10.md [Latest](https://forum.djangoproject.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.djangoproject.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.djangoproject.com/tags.md) --- ## [Looking to get involved? Start here!](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/looking-to-get-involved-start-here/18014)
**Author:** [@carltongibson](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/carltongibson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/looking-to-get-involved-start-here/18014 "2024-12-25T19:29:51Z")
Welcome to Django — we hope you have fun! :unicorn: If you’re looking to get involved, the first thing to read is the Contributing Guide: Contributing to Django | Django Documentation This has everything you need to … --- ## [Contributor outreach: Looking for opportunities? Check here](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/contributor-outreach-looking-for-opportunities-check-here/46218)
**Author:** [@CodenameTim](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/CodenameTim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/contributor-outreach-looking-for-opportunities-check-here/46218 "2026-10-19T17:55:03Z")
Hi all, the Steering Council shared blog post looking for contributions in some specific areas. This is meant to be helpful for people who are unsure on where they should contribute to the community. If you have specific… --- ## [Hello from Himanshu — Getting started with Django Core & GSoC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/hello-from-himanshu-getting-started-with-django-core-gsoc/46199)
**Author:** [@himanshuvishwakarma4](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/himanshuvishwakarma4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/hello-from-himanshu-getting-started-with-django-core-gsoc/46199 "2026-10-18T10:37:14Z")
Hi everyone, My name is Himanshu Vishwakarma, an Electronics Engineering undergraduate with a strong interest in Python, backend development, and cybersecurity. I am preparing to contribute to Django core and explore p… --- ## [PR quality checks reject checked items using asterisk list markers](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/pr-quality-checks-reject-checked-items-using-asterisk-list-markers/45990)
**Author:** [@prince889035-sys](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/prince889035-sys)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/pr-quality-checks-reject-checked-items-using-asterisk-list-markers/45990 "2026-09-17T06:02:05Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Prince, a new Django contributor. While updating the description of my documentation PR, #21935, I encountered a confusing issue with the PR quality checks. My description used \* \[x\] for checked items.… --- ## [What does "merged with the \*\*\`distribute\`\*\* fork" mean?](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/what-does-merged-with-the-distribute-fork-mean/45961)
**Author:** [@StephanieAG](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/StephanieAG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/what-does-merged-with-the-distribute-fork-mean/45961 "2026-09-11T13:15:48Z")
I’ve been reading Advanced tutorial: How to write reusable apps, and it says: For this tutorial, we’re going to use setuptools to build our package. It’s the recommended packaging tool (merged with the distribute fork)… --- ## [Integrate HTTP method "QUERY" support in Django](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/integrate-http-method-query-support-in-django/45423)
**Author:** [@tyagi-sam](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/tyagi-sam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/integrate-http-method-query-support-in-django/45423 "2026-07-27T17:44:06Z")
Hi, I want to contribute to the django project. As we know new HTTP method - QUERY has been added. I was wondering if I could be of any help in integrating that to the django. I am clueless right now and need some ment… --- ## [Idea for new feature -\> Ticket -\> PR ?](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/idea-for-new-feature-ticket-pr/44998)
**Author:** [@David-Guillot](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/David-Guillot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/idea-for-new-feature-ticket-pr/44998 "2026-07-06T09:04:03Z")
Hi there, I may have not spent enough time searching for an answer, but something seems unclear to me. A couple of months ago I submitted a new feature idea on the idea board. It seems that feedback is positive about i… --- ## [Public notes on first contribution instructions - maybe ideas for some new contributor opportunities](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/public-notes-on-first-contribution-instructions-maybe-ideas-for-some-new-contributor-opportunities/45374)
**Author:** [@StephanieAG](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/StephanieAG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/public-notes-on-first-contribution-instructions-maybe-ideas-for-some-new-contributor-opportunities/45374 "2026-07-04T13:59:53Z")
Wrote these public notes as I went through the first contribution instructions to submit a PR for #37093. Each horizontal line indicates a separate stumbling point or thought while I went through it. I could see going … --- ## [Bot checks for typo PRs (some considerations)](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/bot-checks-for-typo-prs-some-considerations/45028)
**Author:** [@StephanieAG](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/StephanieAG)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/bot-checks-for-typo-prs-some-considerations/45028 "2026-06-28T13:23:51Z")
I came across a typo in the docs so I tried my first PR for Django. The bot closed the PR, and thanks to the helpful/clear error messages, I understand why. I can resubmit so that it doesn’t automatically close it but m… --- ## ["(none)" vs "nobody" Owner in Trac?](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/none-vs-nobody-owner-in-trac/45366)
**Author:** [@StephanieAG](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/StephanieAG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/none-vs-nobody-owner-in-trac/45366 "2026-06-25T15:46:14Z")
Just curious - is there a difference between “(none)” and “nobody” set as the Owner in Trac? --- ## [Djangonaut Space - Community impact report](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/djangonaut-space-community-impact-report/45319)
**Author:** [@raffaellasuardini](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/raffaellasuardini)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/djangonaut-space-community-impact-report/45319 "2026-06-18T15:11:36Z")
Djangonaut Space is where contributors launch :rocket: But it’s not just us who say this, our stellar numbers speak for themselves: more than 100 people have made their way to open source contributions. However, it’s n… --- ## [Call for mentors - GSoC 2026 with Django!](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/call-for-mentors-gsoc-2026-with-django/44109)
**Author:** [@DevilsAutumn](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/DevilsAutumn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/call-for-mentors-gsoc-2026-with-django/44109 "2026-06-11T14:01:19Z")
Hey Djangonauts! :waving\_hand: Summer is around the corner, and so is Google Summer of Code 2026! :sun\_with\_face::laptop: We’re looking for awesome people like you to mentor contributors on some exciting Django projects… --- ## [GSoC 2026: Implementing a Formal Experimental API Framework for Django Core](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-implementing-a-formal-experimental-api-framework-for-django-core/45158)
**Author:** [@prafulgulani](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/prafulgulani)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-implementing-a-formal-experimental-api-framework-for-django-core/45158 "2026-06-10T14:51:20Z")
Hello everyone, I am Praful Gulani, and I have been selected for GSoC 2026 to work on the project “Implementing a Formal Experimental API Framework for Django Core” and I will be mentored by Andrew Miller @nanorepublica.… --- ## [GSoC 2026 - Interested to Contribute on "Add types to parts of Django"](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-interested-to-contribute-on-add-types-to-parts-of-django/44662)
**Author:** [@nguyenmphu](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/nguyenmphu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-interested-to-contribute-on-add-types-to-parts-of-django/44662 "2026-05-05T13:54:33Z")
Hi Django Community, My name is Nguyễn Minh Phú, and I am a Python developer with a strong background in Web Development and Data Science. I am writing to express my enthusiastic interest in the GSoC 2026 project: “Add … --- ## [Interested in contributing to Django for GSoC 2026, the Playwright Testing Project](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/interested-in-contributing-to-django-for-gsoc-2026-the-playwright-testing-project/44739)
**Author:** [@mohamed-saeed10](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/mohamed-saeed10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/interested-in-contributing-to-django-for-gsoc-2026-the-playwright-testing-project/44739 "2026-05-03T12:46:23Z")
I’m Mohamed Saeed, a Software Engineering student, an ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Tester, and an AI trainee at ALX. I have hands-on experience in software testing, test case design, bug reporting, and SDLC/STLC co… --- ## [GSOC 2026-contribuitor intro and idea](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-contribuitor-intro-and-idea/44345)
**Author:** [@shubh-gitpush](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/shubh-gitpush)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-contribuitor-intro-and-idea/44345 "2026-05-01T18:48:16Z")
Experimental feature flags and processes I saw this project and I though what if whether experimental features could live under a dedicated namespace such as django.experiment. This would require developers to explicitl… --- ## [New Contributor Introduction: YUKTHA - Preparing for GSoC 2026](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/new-contributor-introduction-yuktha-preparing-for-gsoc-2026/44229)
**Author:** [@yuktha0505](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/yuktha0505)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/new-contributor-introduction-yuktha-preparing-for-gsoc-2026/44229 "2026-04-17T12:15:06Z")
Hi everyone, My name is Yuktha, and I’m a undergraduate CSE student . I’m currently preparing to participate in Google Summer of Code this year and am very interested in contributing to Django. I have been working with… --- ## [GSoC 2026 Contributor Introduction – Interested in Adding Types to Parts of Django](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-contributor-introduction-interested-in-adding-types-to-parts-of-django/44694)
**Author:** [@Vrishti-vibes](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/Vrishti-vibes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-contributor-introduction-interested-in-adding-types-to-parts-of-django/44694 "2026-04-15T12:54:39Z")
Hello Django team, I am interested in participating in Google Summer of Code 2026 with Django. I would like to work on the project “Add types to parts of Django”. I am particularly interested in improving type support … --- ## [GSoC 2026: Requesting feedback on my Django contributions](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-requesting-feedback-on-my-django-contributions/44914)
**Author:** [@harshitha1869](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/harshitha1869)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-requesting-feedback-on-my-django-contributions/44914 "2026-04-14T14:09:45Z")
Hi everyone, I have submitted my GSoC 2026 proposal and have been actively contributing to Django.Recently, I worked on improving the loaddata command behavior related to unknown serialization formats and explored Djang… --- ## [Can't post any comment on django server](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/cant-post-any-comment-on-django-server/44788)
**Author:** [@Australia19-11-2023](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/Australia19-11-2023)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/cant-post-any-comment-on-django-server/44788 "2026-04-14T08:54:58Z")
Hello Everyone. Recently from last 2-3 days I am noticing that I am not able to post any comment on Django project proposal Github website page and not able to reply to reviewer comment on PR. Can someone help me out wit… --- ## [GSoC 2026 Contributor Introduction — Harshitha](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-contributor-introduction-harshitha/44221)
**Author:** [@harshitha1869](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/harshitha1869)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-contributor-introduction-harshitha/44221 "2026-04-11T08:49:20Z")
Hello Django community, I’m Harshitha, a software engineering student focused on backend and cloud-native application development. I enjoy working on systems that are scalable, reliable, and production-ready — especiall… --- ## [Seeking Advice on GSoC Project: Handling Missing Template Variables](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/seeking-advice-on-gsoc-project-handling-missing-template-variables/44597)
**Author:** [@abdelrhmanmahdY](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/abdelrhmanmahdY)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 7:13am UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/seeking-advice-on-gsoc-project-handling-missing-template-variables/44597 "2026-04-11T07:13:45Z")
I’m preparing for Google Summer of Code 2026 and I’m interested in the project idea: “Add ergonomic control over missing variables in templates.” Currently, Django silently converts missing vari ables in templates to a… --- ## [GSoC 2026 Introduction - Sourabh Saw | Playwright Testing Project](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-introduction-sourabh-saw-playwright-testing-project/44865)
**Author:** [@Sourabhsaw1](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/Sourabhsaw1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-introduction-sourabh-saw-playwright-testing-project/44865 "2026-04-05T10:40:41Z")
Hi Django Community! :waving\_hand: My name is Sourabh Saw, a Computer Science student from India, interested in GSoC 2026. About Me: I have been learning Python and Django for the past few months I built a full-sta… --- ## [GSoC 2026: Add Types to Parts of Django: Proposal & Ideas](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-add-types-to-parts-of-django-proposal-ideas/44862)
**Author:** [@ahmedasar00](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/ahmedasar00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-add-types-to-parts-of-django-proposal-ideas/44862 "2026-04-05T04:08:04Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Ahmed, a contributor to django-stubs (8 merged PRs). I’ve submitted a GSoC 2026 proposal for “Add Types to Parts of Django” and would love your feedback. The Plan Ratchet CI — Incremental type enfor… --- ## [Exploring Ways to Improve Django Developer Experience](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/exploring-ways-to-improve-django-developer-experience/44861)
**Author:** [@wisdom2004-inah](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/wisdom2004-inah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/exploring-ways-to-improve-django-developer-experience/44861 "2026-04-04T16:58:30Z")
Hi Django community! :waving\_hand: I’m Wisdom, a GSoC 2026 applicant excited to contribute. I’m interested in making APIs, documentation, and deployment workflows more developer-friendly, and I’d love any suggestions on … --- ## [GSoC 2026 - Interested in "Switch to Playwright Tests"](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-interested-in-switch-to-playwright-tests/44406)
**Author:** [@kusumapriya-meda](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/kusumapriya-meda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-interested-in-switch-to-playwright-tests/44406 "2026-04-02T11:02:39Z")
Hi @DevilsAutumn! :waving\_hand: My name is Kusumapriya Meda, a B.Tech Information Technology student (2024-2028) at Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women, Hyderabad, India. About me: Python intermediate level d… --- ## [GSoC 2026 :Propsal Subimtted for Issue #13 - Use Playwright for integration testing](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-propsal-subimtted-for-issue-13-use-playwright-for-integration-testing/44821)
**Author:** [@yuliaSharabi](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/yuliaSharabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-propsal-subimtted-for-issue-13-use-playwright-for-integration-testing/44821 "2026-03-31T16:07:06Z")
Hi, After reading carefully the issue #13. I have a question regarding the Implementation Suggestions for the Playwright integration project. The proposal mentions incrementally rewriting existing tests to Playwright … --- ## [GSoC 2026 Intro | Interested in Playwright Integration Testing | Khushbu Wagh](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-intro-interested-in-playwright-integration-testing-khushbu-wagh/44355)
**Author:** [@Khushbuwagh](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/Khushbuwagh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-intro-interested-in-playwright-integration-testing-khushbu-wagh/44355 "2026-03-31T15:50:53Z")
Hi Django Mentors, ​I am Khushbu Wagh, a Full-stack Web Development student from India. I have been exploring Django’s GSoC 2026 ideas and I am very excited about the project ‘Switch to Playwright tests for integration … --- ## [Proposal on Add Types to Parts of Django](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/proposal-on-add-types-to-parts-of-django/44820)
**Author:** [@master-dg](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/master-dg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/proposal-on-add-types-to-parts-of-django/44820 "2026-03-31T15:47:27Z")
Hey Django community, I’m Divit Gokani, applying to GSoC 2026 for the “Add Types to Parts of Django” project under Thibaut Decombe. Quick summary of my approach: Start with the HTTP layer (HttpRequest, HttpResponse, … --- ## [GSoC 2026 Contributor Introduction – Shilpa](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-contributor-introduction-shilpa/44816)
**Author:** [@SHILPARAM00](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/SHILPARAM00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-contributor-introduction-shilpa/44816 "2026-03-31T15:39:17Z")
Hello everyone, My name is Shilpa and I am a Computer Science Engineering student. I am interested in contributing to Django for Google Summer of Code 2026. I have basic knowledge of Python, Java, and web development,… [Next page](https://forum.djangoproject.com/c/mentorship/10.md?page=1)