BajoranEngineer

BajoranEngineer, 7 months ago to random

I appreciate all of the warm energy I get every year at @djangocon.

The ability to be on stage more than once is an honor I don't take lightly. I love that you all get to know the person that bounces around talking about community, but my favorite Djangonauts move mountains with their privilege in silence.

When they do "the work", they show up in spades to hold your hand, or cheer you on, give context, while remaining strategically and intentionally invisible.

BajoranEngineer, 7 months ago to random

Couldn't imagine a better way to have my first talk @djangocon than with @Rachell talking about @djangonaut!

Shout out to @sabderemane , @sarahboyce, @CodenameTim

There would be no program without them.

BajoranEngineer, 8 months ago to random

The only time I've ever been blackout was at Duke's homecoming in Durham 😅 now I'm back casually sipping wine and talking about jazz and art in off hours of #djangocon (tech conference).

It's good be home... and in my thirties.

BajoranEngineer, 8 months ago to random

I've had a busy several months and it's not going to stop until December. TEARS

I did this to myself.

BajoranEngineer, 8 months ago to random

It's national coming out day! Sending love to all my out alphabet family and all the family that are exploring and learning, or are not ready to be out. Your journey is your own. No one should rush you.

DigiAshe, 8 months ago to django

Programmers of Mastodon! I’m a beginner Python dev who is learning Django, I’m going through lots of different tutorials in finding online and learning bits from each.

My question is does anyone have any they specifically recommend? Even paid courses if you think they are worthwhile! (Bonus points if there’s video content, I learn quicker from content I can read and review side by side!

#django #python #programming #coding

CodenameTim, 8 months ago to random

My post DjangoCon US homebrew has been decided.

A Banana Cream Pie Amber.

Details are still being worked out. It's likely going to be back-sweetened and only palatable in an 8oz portion.

BajoranEngineer, 8 months ago to random

Did you know that the first DjangoCons -- and versions by other names -- in every region struggled with funding their inaugural event behind the scenes?

This includes our fantastic @djangoconeurope and @djangocon events.

Help make the FIRST @djangoconafrica event a reality. Donations are picking up, but we are not there yet! Every dollar counts. https://2023.djangocon.africa/donate

lacey, 8 months ago to random

Hermione is now at rest.

She was 17 and we got to love her for 13 of them. She was unfathomably patient and kind, even to the vet staff, who adored her. A terrible hunter, she preferred naps and Gilmore Girls to chasing strings, but would hunt for treats. She was the very best cat.

I hoped that we would know when it was time, and have the courage to do what she needed us to do. We did.

If we didn’t love her so much, it wouldn’t hurt this much. And of course, I’d never trade the love.

BajoranEngineer, 8 months ago to random

The PSF Board doesn't always make what I feel are the "right" decisions, but good people come together and hash out our differences. The PSF Board is full of good people.

Sometimes, it is one reason or another, and as I review, I think about how I can and should do more.

It's not too late for The PSF Board to make the "right" decisions -- every month -- I have hope! And it's not too late for you to make the right decision supporting @djangoconafrica with a donation

https://2023.djangocon.africa/donate

EvilDMP, 8 months ago to random

I've published https://vurt.eu/articles/on-safety/ - my perspective on safety for attendees at African Python community events.

I wrote it because I was troubled by some of the responses I have heard to the idea of a DjangoCon Africa -https://2023.djangocon.africa - in a country such as Tanzania.

It's right that questions about safety should be asked. But when they're asked, they must be answered consistently and fairly - and not used to damage or undermine African open-source software communities.

BajoranEngineer, 8 months ago to random

kinda like it when white men get taken aback at my Trek knowledge.

BajoranEngineer, 8 months ago to random

my wife and I are both organizers for a local tech(ish) (un)conference and our pictures are not next to each other on the website and our last names aren't the same (yet). So, when I saw it I immediately was like "wait, how are people supposed to know we kisssth"

BajoranEngineer, 8 months ago to random

Since buying a house in South Philly, I've said "Gabagool" (sic) and "Go Birds!" more than I thought possible.

anyway, tickets are open for BarCamp Philly -- the grittiest techish unconference.

https://2023.barcampphilly.org/

Go birds!

BajoranEngineer, 8 months ago to random

Part-time Django role with the
@ThePSF
https://jobs.pyfound.org/apply/MzSjKTvQrz/Django-Developer-Contract-Part-Time

Ya'll this looks SO COOL 👀🐍👩🏾‍💻

simon, 8 months ago (edited 8 months ago) to random

How much does it bother you when people talk about "open source" language models (like Llama 2) which are released under licenses that don't meet the OSI definition for open source?

BajoranEngineer, 8 months ago to random

DjangoCon Africa is organized by some of the most impassioned and loving people.

They advocate for their community and I'm so excited to join in-person with an awesome speaker line up!

Join me in donating so we can run a fantastic conference. Match my €100 donation so we can run a fantastic conference!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/djangocon-africa-financial-assistance-fund

BajoranEngineer, 8 months ago to random

Django Girls Durham at DjangoCon US Application has been extended! Applications close September 30th.

During each of our events, 30-60 women, femmes and thems build their first web application using HTML, CSS, Python and Django.

Huge thanks to our sponsors Caktus Group, Two Rock Software and Platform.sh without whom this event could not be run!