# Google Season of Code **URL:** https://forum.djangoproject.com/c/mentorship/gsoc/33.md [Latest](https://forum.djangoproject.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.djangoproject.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.djangoproject.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Google Season of Code category](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/about-the-google-season-of-code-category/44387)
**Author:** [@nessita](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/nessita)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/about-the-google-season-of-code-category/44387 "2026-03-06T19:32:49Z")
Discussion space for Django Google Summer of Code (GSoC) participants and mentors. Ask questions, coordinate work, and get guidance while following the documented contribution and mentorship process. If you are interest… --- ## [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… --- ## [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,… --- ## [GSoC 2026: Proposal Submitted for Native generate\_series() Support](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-proposal-submitted-for-native-generate-series-support/44805)
**Author:** [@Aepra](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/Aepra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-proposal-submitted-for-native-generate-series-support/44805 "2026-03-31T01:16:57Z")
Hi everyone! I’m Abel, an Information Systems student from Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia (@Aepra). I’m excited to share that I’ve officially submitted my GSoC 2026 proposal to add native support for generate\_series(… --- ## [GSoC 2026 Introduction — Add Type Hints to Django's HTTP Layer — Sabira Ataee](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-introduction-add-type-hints-to-djangos-http-layer-sabira-ataee/44801)
**Author:** [@Sabiraataee](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/Sabiraataee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-introduction-add-type-hints-to-djangos-http-layer-sabira-ataee/44801 "2026-03-30T21:22:55Z")
Hi Django community! My name is Sabira Ataee, and I am an Information Systems student at Uppsala University, Sweden. I am applying for GSoC 2026 and have prepared a proposal to add type hints to Django’s HTTP layer, spe… --- ## [Unified Dark Mode and UI Consistency for Django’s Issue Tracker](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/unified-dark-mode-and-ui-consistency-for-django-s-issue-tracker/44797)
**Author:** [@kehach07](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/kehach07)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/unified-dark-mode-and-ui-consistency-for-django-s-issue-tracker/44797 "2026-03-30T17:49:27Z")
Proposed by: Keha Chandrakar (BS Data Science, IIT Madras) Potential Mentor: Sarah A (To Be Confirmed) Problem Statement Django’s main website and its issue tracker do not currently provide a consistent visual experien… --- ## [GSoC 2026 Proposal Draft Feedback – Playwright Integration Testing Project](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-proposal-draft-feedback-playwright-integration-testing-project/44794)
**Author:** [@Namratha-abc](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/Namratha-abc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-proposal-draft-feedback-playwright-integration-testing-project/44794 "2026-03-30T16:54:26Z")
Hello everyone, I am preparing a GSoC 2026 proposal for Django and I am interested in the “Switch to Playwright tests for integration testing” project. I am currently studying Django’s existing browser-based test setup… --- ## [GSoC 2026 Proposal for Add Types to Parts of Django](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-proposal-for-add-types-to-parts-of-django/44779)
**Author:** [@prafulgulani](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/prafulgulani)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-proposal-for-add-types-to-parts-of-django/44779 "2026-03-30T15:24:53Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Praful Gulani, a Software Engineer. I’ve been an active contributor to the Python open-source ecosystem, with previous contributions to both Django and Matplotlib. For GSoC 2026, I am proposing a proje… --- ## [GSoC 2026 Proposal: Ergonomic Control Over Missing Variables in Django Templates](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-proposal-ergonomic-control-over-missing-variables-in-django-templates/44786)
**Author:** [@alphacoder-hash](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/alphacoder-hash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-proposal-ergonomic-control-over-missing-variables-in-django-templates/44786 "2026-03-30T08:54:26Z")
Summary In the Django Template Language (DTL), missing variables currently fail silently by returning an empty string. While string\_if\_invalid exists, it is a global setting that lacks the surgical precision modern deve… --- ## [GSoC 2026 Intro: Admin Command Palette - Richa Singh](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-intro-admin-command-palette-richa-singh/44777)
**Author:** [@RichaSingh1505](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/RichaSingh1505)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-intro-admin-command-palette-richa-singh/44777 "2026-03-29T12:30:16Z")
Hi Django Community and Mentors, I am Richa Singh, a 3rd-year Full-Stack developer from SRM Institute of Science and Technology. I am officially submitting my proposal for the “Improve the Developer Experience of the Dj… --- ## [GSoC 2026 Proposal : Harshit Pandey | Add Types to parts of Django](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-proposal-harshit-pandey-add-types-to-parts-of-django/44774)
**Author:** [@01-Harshit](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/01-Harshit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-proposal-harshit-pandey-add-types-to-parts-of-django/44774 "2026-03-29T12:21:33Z")
Hello everyone, My name is Harshit Pandey, and I am a second-year Computer Science student with a strong interest in Django internals and Python’s static typing ecosystem. I have submitted a proposal for Google Summer … --- ## [GSoC 2026 Proposal Submitted: Add types to parts of Django (Nikhil Mishra)](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-proposal-submitted-add-types-to-parts-of-django-nikhil-mishra/44773)
**Author:** [@01xnikhil](https://forum.djangoproject.com/u/01xnikhil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/gsoc-2026-proposal-submitted-add-types-to-parts-of-django-nikhil-mishra/44773 "2026-03-29T11:47:27Z")
"Hi everyone, I’m excited to share that I’ve submitted my GSoC 2026 proposal for ‘Add types to parts of Django (Architectural Type Stubs and ORM Precision)’. I am Nikhil Mishra, 2nd-year B.Tech CSE student at the Inst… [Next page](https://forum.djangoproject.com/c/mentorship/gsoc/33.md?page=1)