When deciding when to adopt a new major or minor Python or Django version, I prefer to wait until the 3rd or 4th patch release because reliability significantly improves. Python and Django {major}.{minor}.{patch>2} releases are always more stable than {patch<3} releases. Understanding Version Numbers Version numbers typically follow a {major}.{minor}.{patch} format. For instance, in Django 5.0.2, “5” is the major version, “0” the minor, and “2” the patch. I’ve found that a version reaching its .