Is AI Leaving the Python Community Behind?

July 20, 2025

I just returned from EuroPython. It was my first time attending, and honestly, one of the best PyCons I’ve been to. Big shoutout to organisers!

During the event, I joined a Community Organisers Open Space. Python event organisers came together to share their experiences. One issue came up again and again: sponsorship. While the …

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  • The People behind PyCon

  • The PyLadiesCon Organisers

  • Main Entrance of the Hall

  • Registration Desk

  • The PyLadies High-5

  • Friends at PyCon

Another Great PyCon

May 24, 2025

I might be the last to leave Pittsburgh. PyCon US ended days ago, but my suitcase is still half-open, like a stubborn clam refusing to let go of its pearl. Every year, this conference feels less like a tech event and more like a reunion—part code, part campfire.

Ned Batchelder said it best: it feels like a summer camp. You hang …

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Finally. It is done.

May 4, 2025

Ever set out to build something perfect, only to end up building nothing at all? That was me. And this website.

Since 2023, I’ve been wanting to update it. But life involves—family, work, community. Each day packed, each hour taken. The site? It became something called “later.”

I also wanted a blog. Since joining the Python …

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How to give Positive Criticism

December 12, 2021
How can we give positive criticism without discouraging volunteers and co-workers?

We all need feedback to improve

In the open source world, sharing knowledge is the key to learning and growing the community. Giving positive compliments are great. People love:

“Great job!” , “ Thank you for your time!”, “ This is incredible!”. …

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