# 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](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomchristie/django-rest-framework-3). If you're interested in helping make sustainable open source development a reality please [visit the Kickstarter page](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomchristie/django-rest-framework-3) 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.
--- ### 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.
**Individual contributions**: Paul Hallet, Paul Whipp, Jannis Leidel, Johannes Spielmann, Chris Heisel, Marwan Alsabbagh.