rafalp/Misago

Update Django to 5.2

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#2,079 opened on May 22, 2026

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Description

Misago uses Django 4.2 LTS currently, but this one is no longer supported. We should hop on 5.2 instead, that would keep us going into 2028.

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Research direction
Read Django 5.2 release notes, update version in requirements, fix any deprecation warnings, and run tests.
Tech stack
pythondjango
Domain
backend
Issue type
Chore
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3
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Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
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PythonDjango
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65