Technical articles
Django CMS has many strengths, but we encountered a few limitations while creating websites for our clients, one of them is the lack of an efficient agenda/event package. On the other hand, the blog system provided by djangocms-stories is powerful, extensible, and widely used.
Community news
This is Mar Bartolome and Vanessa Bedzra from the Djangonauts Space program which is run bi-annually by the Django community as an initiative to ease the onboarding of new code contributors and boost community involvement.
Release
We’re happy to announce the release of django CMS 5.0.5, a bugfix release for our long-term support (LTS) version. This update focuses on improving the stability and reliability of multilingual content management and editing workflows.
Community news
June was an exciting and productive month for Django CMS — packed with contributions, bugfixes, and powerful improvements across the ecosystem. Whether you're a long-time user or just discovering Django CMS, here's everything you need to know about what’s happened and what’s coming.
Community news
My name is Abdulwasiu Apalowo, and since January 2025, I have been contributing to various projects under the django CMS organization as a Djangonaut Intern. This role follows my earlier involvement in the Djangonaut Space Program, which connects emerging contributors with mentorship opportunities in the Django ecosystem.
Technical articles
Django CMS has long been the go-to choice for content management in Django applications, providing powerful editorial tools and flexible page structures. However, as web applications become increasingly interactive, developers often find themselves needing the dynamic capabilities of React within their CMS-managed pages.
Release
The wait is over—django CMS 5.0.0 is here, and it's a big leap forward! Whether you're a content editor, developer, or site admin, this release is packed with performance boosts, streamlined workflows, and powerful new capabilities that take modern content management to the next level.
Community news
Artificial Intelligence, more specifically Generative AI, is transforming how content is created, managed, and delivered. At django CMS, we believe the time is right to explore how Generative AI can empower editors, streamline workflows, and unlock new capabilities within our ecosystem.
Events
DjangoCon Europe 2025, held in the vibrant city of Dublin from April 23–27, was a remarkable gathering of Django enthusiasts from around the world. This 17th edition of the conference offered five days filled with enlightening talks, hands-on sprints, and invaluable networking opportunities, all orchestrated by a dedicated team of Django practitioners.
Addons
In modern web development, efficiency is key. Developers are constantly looking for ways to reduce redundancy, improve maintainability, and speed up project delivery. Djangocms-frontend version 2 introduces the component-first principle and makes it easier than ever to build consistent, reusable frontend elements while integrating seamlessly with django CMS.
Technical articles
Upgrading a Django CMS project from version 3.4 to 4.1.4 was long overdue, but the process was far from straightforward. Dependency conflicts, outdated plugins, and migration failures threatened to derail the upgrade. I turned to the Django CMS community for help—and that made all the difference. This is the story of how I navigated the challenges, step by step, to achieve a smooth and successful upgrade.
Technical articles
As we move towards a more modern and flexible content editing experience, the deprecation of djangocms-text-ckeditor is a necessary step. This guide outlines the options and detailed process for transitioning to djangocms-text, ensuring a seamless migration while leveraging the latest tools and technologies in rich-text editing.
Community news
As 2024 came to a close, the django CMS community continued to blaze forward with exciting releases, meaningful contributions, and plans for the future. December came with updates that enhanced functionality, improved user experience, and set the stage for the next chapter of our beloved CMS ecosystem.