This PyCon US conference talk explores MongoDB's journey in developing a MongoDB Backend Library for Django, sharing insights from Django enthusiasts who created a long-term solution for combining MongoDB with the traditionally SQL-focused framework. Learn about the challenges and successes of implementing a NoSQL backend for Django, and discover how this integration has influenced and continues to shape changes in Django's core library. The 48-minute presentation details MongoDB's experience in supporting open source frameworks, similar to their work with Entity Framework in .NET/C#, Doctrine in PHP, and others.