Kickstarting Django REST framework 3
In order to continue to drive the project forward, I'm launching a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the development of a major new release - Django REST framework 3.
Project details
This new release will allow us to comprehensively address some of the shortcomings of the framework, and will aim to include the following:
- Faster, simpler and easier-to-use serializers.
- An alternative admin-style interface for the browsable API.
- Search and filtering controls made accessible in the browsable API.
- Alternative API pagination styles.
- Documentation around API versioning.
- Triage of outstanding tickets.
- Improving the ongoing quality and maintainability of the project.
Full details are available now on the project page.
If you're interested in helping make sustainable open source development a reality please visit the Kickstarter page and consider funding the project.
I can't wait to see where this takes us!
Many thanks to everyone for your support so far,
Tom Christie :)
Sponsors
We've now blazed way past all our goals, with a staggering £30,000 (~$50,000), meaning I'll be in a position to work on the project significantly beyond what we'd originally planned for. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to all the wonderful companies and individuals who have been backing the project so generously, and making this possible.
Platinum sponsors
Our platinum sponsors have each made a hugely substantial contribution to the future development of Django REST framework, and I simply can't thank them enough.
Gold sponsors
Our gold sponsors include companies large and small. Many thanks for their significant funding of the project and their commitment to sustainable open-source development.
- LaterPay
- Schuberg Philis
- ProReNata AB
- SGA Websites
- Sirono
- Vinta Software Studio
- Rapasso
- Mirus Research
- Hipo
- Byte
- Lightning Kite
- Opbeat
- Koordinates
- Heroku
- Galileo Press
- Security Compass
- Django Software Foundation
- Hipflask
- Crate
- Cryptico Corp
- NextHub
- Envision Linux
Silver sponsors
The serious financial contribution that our silver sponsors have made is very much appreciated. I'd like to say a particular thank you to individuals who have choosen to privately support the project at this level.
- IMT Computer Services
- Wildfish
- Thermondo GmbH
- Providenz
- alwaysdata.com
- Triggered Messaging
- Transcode
- Garfo
- Shippo
- Gizmag
- Tivix
- Safari
- Bright Loop
- ABA Systems
- beefarm.ru
- Vzzual.com
- Infinite Code
- Crossword Tracker
- PkgFarm
- Life. The Game.
- Blimp
- Pathwright
- Fluxility
- Teonite
- TrackMaven
- Phurba
- Nephila
- Aditium
- OpenEye Scientific Software
- Cantemo
- MakeSpace
Individual contributions: Paul Hallet, Paul Whipp, Jannis Leidel, Johannes Spielmann, Rob Spectre, Chris Heisel, Marwan Alsabbagh.