id summary reporter owner description type status component version severity resolution keywords cc stage has_patch needs_docs needs_tests needs_better_patch easy ui_ux 2516 "Add 'optional' argument to model fields as shortcut for ""blank=True, null=True""" tvon@… Adrian Holovaty "I have read http://www.b-list.org/weblog/2006/06/28/django-tips-difference-between-blank-and-null and can understand the logic behind having both the blank and null arguments, but the reasoning for this (""there are times when you need it"") seems to be the exception and not the rule. Wouldn't it make sense to provide a keyword agrument 'optional' that, when true, shortcuts the otherwise confusing ""blank=True, null=True"" arguments? I think this would make things eaiser to understand for newcomers who want optional fields while still providing the same flexability with." enhancement closed Core (Other) normal wontfix Unreviewed 0 0 0 0 0 0