Requesting a Django Settings Refactor Feature

Based on your interest in refactoring Django settings, I'd like to provide guidance on how to properly request this feature according to Django's contribution guidelines.

Recommended Approach

Before creating a ticket in the Django tracker, you should follow these steps:

1. Discuss on the Django Forum first: Your approach of starting a discussion thread is the correct first step. Django's guidelines specifically state: "First request the feature on the Django Forum, not in the ticket tracker. It'll get read more closely and reach a larger audience."

2. Clearly describe the feature: Your post already references existing discussions, which is helpful. You might want to expand on:

   • What specific problems with the current settings system you're trying to solve
   • How you envision the new API working
   • Potential implementation approaches (low-level vs. high-level)

3. Explain the use case: While you've referenced related discussions, it would be helpful to articulate why this refactor is needed and what benefits it would bring to Django users.

4. Build consensus: Allow time for community discussion and try to reach consensus on the approach before creating a ticket.

Next Steps

If there's consensus on the feature after discussion, you can create a ticket in the Django tracker. Make sure to:

• Link back to the forum discussion
• Provide a clear description of the agreed-upon approach
• Consider contributing code if you're able to implement the feature

Additional Considerations

The Django settings system is a core part of the framework, so any changes would need careful consideration. As mentioned in the guidelines, large-scale changes to Django's core require thorough discussion before implementation.

If you're willing to work on the implementation yourself, that would significantly increase the chances of the feature being accepted. As the guidelines note: "As with most open-source projects, code talks. If you are willing to write the code for the feature yourself or, even better, if you've already written it, it's much more likely to be accepted."