New Contributor Introduction-Preparing for GSoc2026

Hi, my name is Dharini, a web developer and enthusiastic learner.

My learning stack includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Python, Django. I enjoy building full-stack applications and working deeply with backend systems, especially authentication, APIs, and database-driven features. I don’t just focus on learning syntax — I like understanding what’s happening behind the scenes. I always try to focus on “how” and “why” rather than just “what”, even if it takes more time, because I see it as an investment in strong fundamentals.

Through Google Summer of Code, I aim to deepen my understanding of Django by contributing to real-world, production-level projects. I’m particularly interested in learning best practices followed in large open-source codebases, collaborating with experienced mentors, and delivering meaningful, well-documented contributions that create long-term value for the Django ecosystem.

Welcome @SoniDharini !

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