How to Install / Upgrade: Django 6.1 alpha 1 released

Django 6.1 alpha 1 has been released on the Django Weblog, representing the first stage in the 6.1 release cycle and reaching its feature freeze milestone. This release includes a harmonious mélange of new features and usability improvements. The full list of changes is available to read in the in-development 6.1 release notes.

To install or upgrade to try out the changes coming in Django 6.1, obtain the release materials via https://www.djangoproject.com/download/6.1/roadma. Follow the guidance and instructions supplied in the in-development 6.1 release notes to complete the installation or upgrade process.

For gotchas, keep in mind that this release is an alpha milestone marking the feature freeze stage. Verify your installation by comparing your environment against the in-development 6.1 release notes and reviewing the release roadmap at https://www.djangoproject.com/download/6.1/roadma.