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This conference talk from DjangoCon US 2024 explores the evolution of Django's default User model over its 20-year history, with Will Vincent describing it as a "leaky battery" (quoting former Django Fellow Carlton Gibson). Examine the historical foundations of the User model and previous attempts to update or replace it. Learn about current best practices for user authentication, including implementing custom user models and leveraging third-party packages to support modern authentication patterns. Discover potential future updates to the User model that align with Django's mission of advancing web development standards. The presentation includes valuable insights for Django developers looking to implement robust user authentication systems in their projects.
