Django 1.0 release… sometime?
Originally the FAQ said that we could expect a Django 1.0 release in February or March 2006, and then it changed to Summer 2006. Now all references to dates/timeframes have been removed:
When will you release Django 1.0?
Short answer: When we’re comfortable with Django’s APIs, have added all features that we feel are necessary to earn a “1.0″ status, and are ready to begin maintaining backwards compatibility.The merging of Django’s magic-removal branch went a long way toward Django 1.0.
Of course, you should note that quite a few production sites use Django in its current status. Don’t let the lack of a 1.0 turn you off.
I don’t see anything wrong with working longer than expected to make sure that all the necessary API changes have been made.
That said, I bet a lot of people are waiting for a 1.0 release with a frozen API before they jump into Django with both feet.
Update: Please read Adrian’s comment below.
October 26th, 2006 at 1:49 pm
I know I am, but judging by the amout of open bugs - http://tinyurl.com/yfv2mp - there’s still a lot of work ahead and not many developers doing it, as far as I know.
October 26th, 2006 at 6:00 pm
Short answer: It’ll be ready when it’s ready. Which should be sooner rather than later.
But here’s a better response, from Russell Keith-Magee.
October 26th, 2006 at 6:15 pm
@Adrian:
Thanks for the update and the link.
Like I said, I see no rush to get a “1.0″ out the door just for the sake of the version number.
@João:
Is it the release number that is your hold-up, or is it the lack of an “officially” stable API?
Thanks,
John
October 26th, 2006 at 9:37 pm
Nothing is holding me up, I’m using it already and I really like it. To me Django is like a baby and I just want to watch it grow and maybe give a little help in the process :) (gosh that was geek)
Adrian there’s no need for that attitude, no one is accusing the django dev-team of lazyness…