Collaboration, learning, and a shared vision are at the heart of every thriving community. The Djangonaut Space embodies just that – a place where individuals unite to elevate their Django skills, learn from each other, and grow into future leaders in the Django ecosystem.
We're beyond excited to announce that the Djangonaut Space Session 3 officially took off on October 14, 2024, marking the start of an epic 8-week mentorship mission! Like astronauts venturing into the far reaches of space, our Djangonauts are setting out to explore new frontiers of Django development, contributing to Django core, improving Django CMS, and focusing on accessibility across the Django ecosystem! 💚
The program is a free, self-paced initiative where participants work in small teams in a semi-structured learning environment. Each team has been thoughtfully assembled, like a well-balanced crew aboard a spacecraft, with each member bringing unique skills to the mission.
Each team is made up of:
🚀 1 Navigator - The technical advisors and mentors schedule weekly catch-ups and help with code contributions throughout
🚀 1 Captain - The community managers collaborate with the Navigators and engage in periodic 1:1 sessions with Djangonauts to ensure a safe welcoming space.
🚀 3 or 4 Djangonauts - The mentees going through the current session
Officers (Captains and Navigators) have been carefully paired with Djangonauts based on their time zones, project interests, and a well-rounded mix of skills.
So, without further ado, let’s introduce our stellar teams who have launched into our amazing Django galaxies, in this session! 🪐
Djangonauts: Anthony I Joseph, Soyoung Kang, Tainara
Djangonauts: Yash Raj, Daniel Rios, Maria Hynes
Djangonauts: Abigail Afi Gbadago, Johanan Oppong Amoateng, Emme Bravo, Sarah Sanger
Djangonauts: Waithaka Waweru, Paulo Tintaya, Abdulwasiu Apalowo, Salim
The energy and collaboration from both our Djangonauts and Officers have been nothing short of inspiring, and we’re incredibly excited to see what this diverse group will achieve in the coming weeks. Here’s to more learning, collaboration, and impactful contributions in the weeks ahead!
Keep an eye on our progress as we continue this exciting journey—there are plenty of code and community contributions along the way!