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Fixed #15379 - Added "how to cite Django" to FAQ.
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Thanks Russ and Susan Tan.
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timgraham committed Mar 29, 2013
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https://people.djangoproject.com/ .

.. _developers for hire page: https://code.djangoproject.com/wiki/DevelopersForHire

How do I cite Django?
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It's difficult to give an official citation format, for two reasons: citation
formats can vary wildly between publications, and citation standards for
software are still a matter of some debate.

For example, `APA style`_, would dictate something like::

Django (Version 1.5) [Computer Software]. (2013). Retrieved from http://djangoproject.com.

However, the only true guide is what your publisher will accept, so get a copy
of those guidelines and fill in the gaps as best you can.

If your referencing style guide requires a publisher name, use "Django Software
Foundation".

If you need a publishing location, use "Lawrence, Kansas".

If you need a web address, use http://djangoproject.com.

If you need a name, just use "Django", without any tagline.

If you need a publication date, use the year of release of the version you're
referencing (e.g., 2013 for v1.5)

.. _APA style: http://www.apastyle.org

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