@@ -38,24 +57,28 @@ Some reasons you might want to use REST framework: * [Serialization][serializers] that supports both [ORM][modelserializer-section] and [non-ORM][serializer-section] data sources. * Customizable all the way down - just use [regular function-based views][functionview-section] if you don't need the [more][generic-views] [powerful][viewsets] [features][routers]. * [Extensive documentation][index], and [great community support][group]. -* Used and trusted by large companies such as [Mozilla][mozilla] and [Eventbrite][eventbrite]. +* Used and trusted by internationally recognised companies including [Mozilla][mozilla], [Red Hat][redhat], [Heroku][heroku], and [Eventbrite][eventbrite]. --- -We are a [collaboratively funded project](https://fund.django-rest-framework.org/topics/funding/). -Many thanks to our sponsors for ensuring we can continue to develop, support and improve Django REST framework. +## Funding -Rover.com +REST framework is a *collaboratively funded project*. If you use +REST framework commercially we strongly encourage you to invest in its +continued development by **[signing up for a paid plan][funding]**. + +The initial aim is to provide a single full-time position on REST framework. +Right now we're a little over 43% of the way towards achieving that. +*Every single sign-up makes a significant impact.* Taking out a +[basic tier sponsorship](https://fund.django-rest-framework.org/topics/funding/#corporate-plans) moves us about 1% closer to our funding target. + +
+ + +*Many thanks to all our [awesome sponsors][sponsors], and in particular to our premium backers, [Rover](http://jobs.rover.com/) and [Sentry](https://getsentry.com/welcome/).* --- @@ -270,6 +293,8 @@ OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. [mozilla]: http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/ +[redhat]: https://www.redhat.com/ +[heroku]: https://www.heroku.com/ [eventbrite]: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/about/ [markdown]: http://pypi.python.org/pypi/Markdown/ [django-filter]: http://pypi.python.org/pypi/django-filter @@ -284,6 +309,7 @@ OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. [modelserializer-section]: api-guide/serializers#modelserializer [functionview-section]: api-guide/views#function-based-views [sandbox]: http://restframework.herokuapp.com/ +[sponsors]: https://fund.django-rest-framework.org/topics/funding/#our-sponsors [quickstart]: tutorial/quickstart.md [tut-1]: tutorial/1-serialization.md