mariatta, 5 months ago to random

I've always been bothered with the saying "code as if the next person maintaining your code is a violent psychopath who knows where you live".

Why are we instilling fear and promoting toxic behavior and workplace violence?

You should code so that you can take that beach vacation without having to be on call.
Code so that you have free time to be with your family.
Code (and document things) so that you can leave the project for something even bigger.

mariatta, 9 months ago to python

🎂 Today's my birthday, and if you feel like giving me a present, it'll make me so happy if you could share news about PyLadiesCon and the CFP to your network, and also submit a talk or two!

https://conference.pyladies.com/

@pyladiescon

#pyladies #pyladiescon #PSF #conference #python #cfp #publicspeaking

mariatta, 6 months ago to python

I guarantee you, all the speakers and organizers at @pyladiescon are real.

The organizers have been video-chatting every two weeks in the past 6 months. We're also conducting live tech check sessions with speakers this week.

You still have time to join us by registering for the conference. You can also further support us by sponsoring and donating.

https://conference.pyladies.com

#Python #PyLadies #conference PyLadiesCon

mariatta, 21 days ago to random

The records you all broke at PyCon US:

• of proposals in CFP

• of registrations since pandemic

• spike in new registrations (10%) so close to the conference that we had to lock it down
  (I thought we'd be done breaking records at this point)

• of toots using official hashtag during the conference @fedidevs (each day we broke our own record from the day before)

• $ PyLadies auction proceeds

So grateful for everyone for the support and making history!! 🤩🤩🤩
#PyConUS

mariatta, 7 months ago to random

Things you should not apologize/say sorry for:

• that you speak non-english language

• that your content is not in english

• that your timezone is inconvenient for North Americans

mariatta, 7 months ago to python

I'm proud to present: PyCon US 2024!!! 🥳🐍 :python:

Our website just launched! Check out the fun new design for 2024, celebrating Pittsburgh and... ahem.. ice creams!! 💜🍦

https://pycon.blogspot.com/2023/10/pycon-us-2024-launches.html

#PyConUS #python #conference #PyLadies #Community #ThePSF

mariatta, 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago) to random

Get excited for PyCon US 2024! Full talk schedule has been announced!
✅ Read our blog
✅ Follow our Keynote speakers ( @kjaymiller @brainwane @simon Kate Chapman)
✅ Check our Talks Schedule
✅ Register for Tutorials, etc
✅ ✅ ✅ Go!

https://pycon.blogspot.com/2024/02/pycon-us-2024-schedule-launch.html

#PyConUS #PyCon #Python #Conference

mariatta, 10 months ago to python

CFP for PyLadiesCon is now open!!

Come speak at the the first ever PyLadies Conference! We welcome everyone to submit a talk, and you can present in English, Español, Português, Français, or 中文.

Please share!

Blog post: https://pyladies.com/blog/Announcement-CFP-Launch/cfp-launch-announcement/

CFP: https://pretalx.com/pyladiescon-2023/cfp

@pyladiescon

#cfp #conference #pyladies #python #publicspeaking #pyladiescon

mariatta, 6 months ago to python

Check out all the speakers for the first ever Global PyLadies Conference 🤩 @pyladiescon

https://conference.pyladies.com/speakers.html

Registration is free to everyone because we want it to be inclusive and accessible. If you can though, support us by sponsoring or donating to PyLadies.
Contact sponsors at PyLadies dot com for sponsorship opportunities. To donate, you can do it directly on the registration site.

https://events.hubilo.com/pyladiescon2023/register

#Python #conference #pyladies #pyladiescon

mariatta, 2 months ago to accessibility

Jupyter notebooks in 2024 is still not accessible.

In his #PyCascades talk, Venkatesh Potluri (who is blind) noted that popular Python libraries like matplotlib etc still can't embed alt text.

He made a patch for it, but the notebooks still don't pick up alt text.

#accessibility #Python #jupyter

mariatta, 8 months ago to random

Python 3.12 is out!!

Download it from python.org

Some features I'm excited about:

• Improved ‘Did you mean …’ suggestions for NameError, ImportError, and SyntaxError exceptions 💡
• asyncio performance improvements ⚡
• f-strings!! Expression components inside f-strings can now be any valid Python expression

What's new in Python 3.12:
https://docs.python.org/3.12/whatsnew/3.12.html
#Python

mariatta, 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago) to python

Happy International Women's Day!

Let's show our appreciation to the women in the Python and open source community!

Let's also celebrate the accomplishments of PyLadies members worldwide, many of them will be presenting talks and organizing summits at PyCon US 2024. Check out this blog post to see the list.

https://pyladies.com/blog/PyLadies-at-PyCon-US-2024/pyladies-at-pycon-us/

#internationalwomensday
#Python #PyLadies

mariatta, 7 months ago to python

We're looking for sponsorship for the first ever PyLadies Conference! I know event sponsorship has been challenging this year. Still, if anyone has any leads on organizations or companies that want to support PyLadies and the diverse Python community, please get in touch!

https://conference.pyladies.com/sponsors.html

#PyLadies #Python #PyLadiesCon #ThePSF #conference #community

P.S:

>>> "sponsorship" == "sponsors" + "hip"
True

mariatta, 2 months ago to python

Are you registered for PyCon US 2024?
If you don't mind, please share with me:

• are you a first time attendee, or a repeat attendee?
• what made you interested in attending the conference (interested to hear especially about your first PyCon US experience)
• how did you learn about the conference

This is for personal research 😊 but I might quote you later somehow (will ask permission first)

Fun fact: 77% of PyCon US 2023 attendees were first-timers!

#PyConUS #PyCon #Python #Conference

mariatta, 27 days ago to random

If this video doesn't make you want to pack your bags to PyCon US this weekend then I don't know what else will.

https://pycon.blogspot.com/2024/05/get-ready-for-pycon-us-2024-tips-and.html

#PyConUS

mariatta, 5 months ago to Podcast

We finally officially launched Episode 0 of @pypodcats Hidden Figures of Python podcast series.
On Episode 0, our team members (myself, @cheukting_ho, @terezaif, and @georgically) chatted about the purpose and reasoning behind creating yet another Python podcast.

You can watch the episode on PSF 's YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on the PyPodcats own website.

Thank you to @ThePSF for supporting this cause.

https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2023/12/announcing-hidden-figures-of-python-pypodcats.html

#podcast #Python #community

mariatta, 4 months ago to community

PyCon US Hatchery is still accepting proposals, and in case you miss this important detail: we'll be accepting proposals as they come on a rolling basis, and until all the slots are filled!

The sooner you submit your proposal, the sooner we can accept it!

Additionally, one-time events are also encouraged! Read our announcement to learn more!

https://pycon.blogspot.com/2024/01/pycon-us-hatchery-is-back-in-2024.html

#PyConUS #Community #Python #GetInvolved

mariatta, 5 months ago to python

Today someone proposed a new PEP but it's gonna be rejected because:

• not everything needs a PEP
• they didn't have a PEP sponsor
• it wasn't discussed on public forum

If none of the above even make any sense to you, that is exactly why I gave a PEP Talk at North Bay Python: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OHGugQkYzA

Yes you can write a PEP, but there is a procedure and prerequisites.

Learn everything about PEPs by listening to my PEP talk.

Slides: https://speakerdeck.com/mariatta/pep-talk

#Python

mariatta, 7 months ago to python

Hello PyLadies, I'd like to invite you all to PyCon US.

I've created this video to let you know what PyCon US is all about.

Don't miss out on opportunities like speaking, travel grants, and how to help and volunteer.

Please watch, share, and hope to see you at PyCon US.
https://youtu.be/_KHcUoke_sA?si=Tu1vxTiDoiMCKanO

#pyladies #pyconus #python #conference #community #cfp #publicspeaking

mariatta, 4 months ago to python

💁🏻‍♀️ Know of a PyLady that should be recognized for all their work for Python and the community? Nominate them (or yourself) for the newly established Outstanding PyLady Award! 🏆
Nominate before Feb 4, 2024.
Awards will be presented at this year's PyCon US!!

https://pyladies.com/blog/Announcing-The-Outstanding-PyLady-Award/outstanding-award/

#PyLadies #Python #ThePSF #Community #PyConUS

mariatta, 8 months ago to python

Ooo, #PyGotham schedule is out! It's online and free to register.

My talk, PEP Talk, is scheduled for Oct 7. Add it to your calendar! 📆

https://2023.pygotham.tv/talks/schedule/

#Python #conference #publicspeaking

mariatta, 7 months ago to python

I've continued contributing to the Python communities because it truly makes me happy and fulfilled, and because I know I can make a difference in the Python community.

You can support and encourage me to continue doing what I do best by sponsoring me on GitHub.

Read about some of my contributions in the year 2023:
https://github.com/sponsors/Mariatta

#python #opensource #GitHubSponsors #community

mariatta, 4 months ago to python

👀 Check your inbox (and spam folder) now!
PyCon US talk acceptance has just been sent out!

Congrats to all who got their talk accepted.
Looking forward to see you onstage at PyCon US in Pittsburgh!

For those who didn't get their talk accepted, we still hope that you could join us. There are plenty other ways for you to participate at the conference; from lightning talks, Hatchery, PyLadies Auction, Open Spaces, etc.

#PyConUS #Python #conference

mariatta, 6 months ago to python

🙈 Nominating myself for Python Steering Council 2024.

I have unique skillset and experiences that is different from the other candidates. I believe the Python core team can do better in terms of D&I, which is something I have lots of experience with.

https://discuss.python.org/t/steering-council-nomination-mariatta-2024-term/39396

#Python

mariatta, 1 month ago to random

Inspired by Netflix's Meet the Cast video series, I decided to create "Meet PyCon US Keynote Speakers" video series to introduce them and to share a sneak peek of what you can expect from their sessions.

Thanks @kjaymiller, @brainwane, @simon, and Kate Chapman for meeting with me for these videos.

https://pycon.blogspot.com/2024/04/meet-pycon-us-keynote-speakers.html?m=1

Enjoy and let me know what you think of these videos! ☺️

#PyConUS