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Mariatta

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Python Core Developer. F"Yes!" 🐍🇨🇦 #PyPodcats #PyCon US Chair 2023-2024. PSF Fellow Member & Community Service Award recipient. Keynote speaker. Foodie. Traveler. Picky eater. Opinions are mine. #Python #PyLadies #kdrama

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Mariatta @mariatta.ca · Apr 1

This video game lets you play as a Python core developer, but winning the game won't be easy.

Learn more in my blog post.

mariatta.ca/posts/core_d...

#humor

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Mariatta @mariatta.ca · 1h

Today at Polyglot Software Unconference I pitched a session on how to generate your own QR code in Python and it was chosen 😀 Thanks for voting and for coming to my session. If you missed it but still want to learn, check my slides (or scan the QR code).

secretcodes.dev/polyglot-unc...

Mariatta @mariatta.ca · 4h

Polyglot Unconference is starting now.

Polyglot Unconference. An auditorium full with conference participants.

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I'm looking forward to the Polyglot Vancouver Unconference tomorrow. There are few tickets left if you wanna join too!

And if you identify as a PyLady, be sure to find the discount code from @pyladiesvancouver.bsky.social!

www.eventbrite.ca/e/polyglot-s...

#Vancouver #PyLadiesVancouver

Polyglot Software Unconference 2025

A day of spontaneous sharing, learning, and networking for software builders. Participants set the agenda using "open-spaces" format.

www.eventbrite.ca

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PyTexas Foundation @pytexas.org · 10d

Join us next Tuesday for our monthly 📆 meetup! This month we'll be joined by @webology.bsky.social as he shows us how he uses Claude Code 🧑‍💻 to increase his productivity in both his professional and open source projects! 🤩

We hope to see y'all there! Info in the comments

#PyTexas
#python
#Meetup

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PyConZA @za.pycon.org · 11d

8 DAYS! Meet Python devs from across Africa & beyond in Johannesburg. Let’s code together! 🔗👩‍💻👨‍💻
🎟️ Buy ticket now: za.pycon.org/tickets
#PyConAfrica2025 #PyConAfrica #PyConZA

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PyPodcats @pypodcats.live · 15d

Meet Una Galyeva, one of the Hidden Figures of Python.

With over 19 years of experience in Data and AI, Una Galyeva held various positions, from hands-on Data and AI development to leading Data and AI teams and departments.

#Python #HiddenFiguresOfPython #podcast @pyladiesams.bsky.social

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Poster announcing ep 10, showing picture of guest: Una Galyeva and pictures of the hosts: Mariatta and Cheuk

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PyPodcats @pypodcats.live · 18d

Sneak peek into our 10th episode of #HiddenFiguresofPython!

Meet Una Galyeva!

With over 19 years of experience in Data and AI, UnaGalyeva held various positions, from hands-on Data and AI development to leading Data and AI teams and departments. She is a driving force behind #PyLadiesAmsterdam

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djangonaut.space @djangonaut.space · 22d

✨Last week was wonderfully filled with two great events! ✨

At #PyConIndia2025 and at #DjangoConUS some Djangonauts find their way among the galaxy to reunite, share thoughts, and enjoy the events. 🌌

Where will Session 5 bring us next?

#django #openSpace #djangonautSpace

Lilian, Thibaud, Ryan, Paolo, Rachell, Nishant, Tim, Adam and Mariatta at DjangoCon US

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Mariatta @mariatta.ca · 22d

Thank you for watching and for the kind words

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Dwayne McDaniel @mdwayne-real.bsky.social · 26d

I have had the most amazing opportunities to participate in multiple tech communities.
Last week, the #Django community at #DjangoCon opened its arms to me and made me feel like I had been a part of it all along!

Here are some notes from the event:

blog.gitguardian.com/djangocon-us...

DjangoCon US 2025: Security, Simplicity, and Community

At DjangoCon US 2025, speakers emphasized seasoned tech over hype, featuring secure GitOps workflows, simpler frontend alternatives, and sustainable open-source models.

blog.gitguardian.com

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Brett Cannon @brettcannon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · Aug 28

The Q&A from EuroPython for the special 20 minute preview cut of the Python documentary that covered @mariatta and @mitsuhiko 's sections is now up!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf2AqQ5a38Y

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Dwayne McDaniel @mdwayne-real.bsky.social · Sep 9

#DjangoCon 2025

Reverse engineering the QR code generator and URL forwarder service

from Mariatta Wijaya

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Kojo Idrissa @ Home @kojoidrissa.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · Sep 9

Today in @mariatta’s #djangocon talk I learned that iOS’ default behavior for handling QR codes is NOT safe.

It doesn’t show you the URL the QR code goes to.

Thanks again to Mariatta for helping us be safer on the Internet!!

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Paolo Melchiorre @paulox.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · Sep 10

@djangocon Selfie with Mariatta and Katherine #djangocon

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PyLadies Vancouver @pyladiesvancouver.bsky.social · 28d

20$ off registration to Polyglot Software Unconference for PyLadies Vancouver community! Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Oct 11, 2025 at UBC Robson Square.
Get your ticket at www.polyglotsoftware.com

Use code: pyladies25

#PyLadies #PyLadiesVancouver

Mariatta @mariatta.ca · Sep 10

What a great closing presentation from @flipperpa.bsky.social So touching and inspirational and truly comes from heart.
When I watched Tim's talk at #DjangoConUS in Philly 9 years ago, it was so profound and I was tearing up, and now he did it again.
Thanks Tim for this great closing speech.

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Paolo Melchiorre at #DjangoCon @paulox.net · Sep 10

Who knew #DjangoConUS would give us the ultimate crossover episode? 🍦📸
Two selfie fans, one ice cream, one shot — pure joy!

Honored to share the famous #IceCreamSelfie tradition with @mariatta.ca after the Speaker Dinner, alongside the wonderful @djangocon.us community.

#DjangoCon #PythonCommunity

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Catalyst Cooperative @catalyst.coop · Sep 4

The 🐍 Python Documentary is a lot of fun* It's interesting to see how these sociotechnical systems evolve. And the weird hobbyist vs. megacorp dynamic.

*except for the part where it takes 26 years for the first woman become a core contributor. 👋 @mariatta.ca

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfH4...

Python: The Documentary | An origin story

YouTube video by CultRepo (formerly Honeypot)

www.youtube.com

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Dan S. (He/Him) @brass75.brassnet.biz · Aug 29

I was able to watch the #Python documentary this morning. I had some thoughts. I go into them in the post but one of my favorite parts was @mariatta.ca 's story. And, like @brettcannon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy said, I came for the language and stayed for the community.
brassnet.biz/blog/the-pyt...

The Python Documentary

In which I talk about the Python documentary

brassnet.biz

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Cult.Repo @cultrepo.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our Python doc is officially out in the wild! 🐍

Thanks to everyone who joined the premiere 🙌 such a good vibe.

Here’s the link so you can watch it on repeat youtu.be/GfH4QL4VqJ0

Python: The Documentary | An origin story

YouTube video by CultRepo (formerly Honeypot)

youtu.be

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pyladiescon.bsky.social @pyladiescon.bsky.social · Jul 23

🚨 Don’t miss your chance to speak at PyLadiesCon 2025! 💜🐍

Our global, online, multilingual conference is back, and we want your voice on the program!
🎤 Got a story, tool, or lesson to share? This is your moment.

📅 Submit now!
👉 pretalx.com/pyladiescon-...

#Python #PyLadies

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Kara Sowles Deloss @feynudibranch.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thanks everyone for the kind words words when I was laid off from GitHub in May. I promptly shut my computer and took a few lovely months of vacation ☺️

Now I’m back and starting interviewing! So if you’re looking for an expert in building community-first programs, now’s the time to let me know ☎️

Kara Sowles Deloss @feynudibranch.bsky.social · May 14

Hi!! What’s up!! I’ve been laid off from GitHub, so if I don’t respond to your emails, it’s FINALLY not my fault 😘 sorry in advance.

The past 5 years were an honor and a joy, because wow, OSS maintainers are a kind bunch. Grateful I got to run one last Maintainer Summit before leaving 💓

Reductress headline: woman done for the day at 10am

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Thibaud Colas @thibaudcolas.bsky.social · Jul 18

At #EuroPython lots of people are asking how many projects are built with @djangoproject.com. The answer is about 500,000 to 1M. And yet we only raise $250k per year to support the project, yep, sustainability in open source is hard ☺️

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Paolo Melchiorre @paulox.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · Jul 17

Brett Cannon, Python Core Developer, is presenting the opening keynote of the second day of EuroPython 2025, on "Why it took 4 years to get a lock files specification." 🐍

#europython #europython2025 #python #requirements

CC @europython @brettcannon

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Paolo Melchiorre @paulox.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · Jul 17

It was an honor to attend the PyLadies lunch at EuroPython today. 😊

I met new people and listened to many stories. I hope I can help promote PyLadies and PyLadies Con. 👩‍💻

#europython #europython2025 #pyladies #pyladiescon

CC @pyladiescon @pyladies @europython @georgically

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