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Hugo van Kemenade
@hugovk.dev
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Python 3.14 & 3.15 release manager, core developer, Sovereign Tech Fellow, PSF Fellow, open-source maintainer, PEP editor, NaNoGenMo organiser, winter bicycler
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · Nov 13
I made a Python core team starter pack:
go.bsky.app/AgFvebt

Let me know if I've missed anyone!

#Python #CPython #PythonCoreTeam #StarterPack
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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 18h
Python 3.14 is out! 🎉 What goes on behind the scenes before a new Python version reaches us? I had the chance to chat with @hugovk.dev, @lukasz.langa.pl, and @pablogsal.com about their experiences as release managers.

Sneak peek: youtu.be/yc9lpM_zpes, full episode coming next week!
Trailer – Behind the Python Release: Motivation, Fails & Rituals with Łukasz, Pablo & Hugo
YouTube video by Behind the Commit
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Thomas Wouters @yhg1s.bsky.social · 1d
Obviously @hugovk.dev did a lot of work on 3.14, so I also pressed a few buttons and released 3.13.8 😅

discuss.python.org/t/3-13-8-has...

#Python #Python313 #release
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Savannah Ostrowski @savannah.dev · 1d
The stable release of Python 3.14 is out now! Go, go, go update! 🙌

discuss.python.org/t/python-3-1...
Cute illustrated logo featuring a pink/peach colored pie displaying ‘3.14’ (pi), surrounded by two snakes in blue and yellow. The design is encircled by text reading ‘r-strings • zsid • free-threading • support • sub-interpreters • REPL highlighting • note colour • colour’ in a circular arrangement. The illustration uses a soft pastel color palette with blue, yellow, and pink tones, and includes decorative sparkle elements.
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 1d
Just released! 🚀

Please install and enjoy Python 3.14! 🥧

discuss.python.org/t/python-3-1...

#Python #Python314 #release
Two snakes enjoying a pie with 3.14 on the top and π crimping.
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 1d
Great idea, have fun!
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PyCon Finland @pyconfi.bsky.social · 2d
📢 Last chance to get your ticket!

🎟️ PyCon Finland is Friday next week and ticket sales are open until 23:59 EEST on Tuesday 7th October!

🐍 See you in Jyväskylä! 🇫🇮

#Python #PyCon #Finland #PyConFI #Jyväskylä #conference
Last chance for PyCon Finland! Ticket sale closes at 23:59 EEST on 7.10.2025!
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 2d
Just released! 🚀

flake8-implicit-str-concat 0.6.0:

A Flake8 plugin to encourage correct string literal concatenation

I hear there's another big release tomorrow? This release adds support for Python 3.14 and drops 3.9.

github.com/flake8-impli...
#Python #flake8 #release #Python314 #Python39
Release 0.6.0 · flake8-implicit-str-concat/flake8-implicit-str-concat
What's Changed Add support for Python 3.14 by @hugovk in #70 Drop support for Python 3.9 by @hugovk in #71 Update LICENSE by @graingert-osi in #64 Update release checklist by @hugovk in #61 Test P...
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Real Python @realpython.com · 4d
Python 3.14 Preview: REPL Autocompletion and Highlighting #python
Python 3.14 Preview: REPL Autocompletion and Highlighting #python
Explore Python 3.14 REPL updates: import autocompletion, syntax coloring, and theme customization to help you code faster and read with ease.
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 3d
Yes! I'd already suggested to the organiser for a three-leg Tallinn-Stockholm-Helsinki-Tallinn conference :)
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 4d
[Oops, I think my original reply didn't send, let's try again...]

Here's a clue!
Eckerö Line
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 4d
On the boat back from Tallinn after PyCon Estonia!
#Python #PyCon #PyConEE #PyconEstonia #Tallinn #ferry
A deep blue cloudy sky above a deeper, darker sea.
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Diego Russo @diegor.it · 16d
The CPython Core Dev Sprint 2025 in Cambridge is a wrap, the biggest and best yet! 🎉🐍

50+ core devs, Python 3.14rc2 released, Arm talks on ISA/compilers, and a true Cambridge experience!

I’ve shared the full story (with photos) on LinkedIn 👉 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 7d
On the boat to Tallinn for PyCon Estonia!
#Python #PyCon #PyConEE #PyconEstonia #Tallinn #ferry
Tallinn Just visible on the horizon from a ferry deck, between a wide blue sky and sea.
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 7d
View source

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<h1>Typepad is closed for business!<br>Thank you for being a valued customer.</h1>
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 8d
Or 3.14.16?
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 8d
Only one week left until the release of Python 3.14.0 final!

docs.python.org/3.14/whatsne...

peps.python.org/pep-0745/

What are you looking forward to?

#Python #Python314
What’s new in Python 3.14 — Python 3.14.0rc3 documentation
Editor, Hugo van Kemenade,. This article explains the new features in Python 3.14, compared to 3.13. For full details, see the changelog. Summary – release highlights: Python 3.14 will be the lates...
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 8d
[Forgot to press send on this two weeks ago...]

On my way to the Arm office in Cambridge for the Python core sprint! Exciting week ahead!
#Python #CoreSprint
The front of Cambridge railway station, seen from the top of a double decker.
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 9d
Just released! 🚀

em-keyboard 5.3.0

🎲 Pick a random emoji from a search. For example:

❯ em --search music --random
Copied! 👩‍🎤 woman_singer

🧛‍♂️ Drop support for almost-EOL Python 3.9

github.com/hugovk/em-ke...

#Python #EmKeyboard #em #CLI #release #emoji
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 9d
Just released! 🚀

🎶 pylast 6.0.0

🎤 A Python interface to Last.fm and Libre.fm

📯 Restore proxy support (potential breaking change: proxies are now always stored as a dict, before it was a str or dict)

🪇 Drop support for Python 3.9

github.com/pylast/pylas...

#Python #pylast #LastFM #release
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Real Python @realpython.com · 10d
🐍📰 Python 3.14 Preview: REPL Autocompletion and Highlighting
Python 3.14 Preview: REPL Autocompletion and Highlighting
Explore Python 3.14 REPL updates: import autocompletion, syntax coloring, and theme customization to help you code faster and read with ease:
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The University of Helsinki IT Center @it.helsinki.fi · 9d
Centre for Information technology @helsinki.fi celebrated its 65th anniversary on Friday with reminiscing about the past and with a glance towards the future as well – not forgetting a birthday cake. 🍰Congratulations @it.helsinki.fi!

Read more about the IT Centre 👉 www.helsinki.fi/en/center-in...
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 10d
Because three PyCons in October isn't enough, I just got an online ticket for two days of talks at #PyConAfrica.

They're only about 10€ to 27 € and there are donation tickets if you want to give a bit more. All help support the African Python community.

za.pycon.org/remote-exper...
#PyCon #Python
PyCon Africa 2025
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Real Python @realpython.com · 11d
Run Coverage on Tests #python
Run Coverage on Tests #python
Code coverage tools tell you just what parts of your programs got executed during test runs. They're an important part of your test suite, without them you may miss errors in your tests themselves. This post has two quick examples of just why you shoul...
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 18d
🐍🏃‍➡️🏃‍➡️🏃‍➡️🏃‍➡️ #Python #CoreSprint day 4!

Finally, 3.14.0rc3: next RM @savannah.dev joined in to watch the process and ask questions 🥧

Then a quick core․py recording with @pablogsal.com and @lukasz.langa.pl before heading up to Manchester for #PyConUK! 🐝

Thanks again to @diegor.it and Arm for hosting! 🦾
Group photo of 50 core team members, triagers, special guests, and Arm hosts. The 3.14 release room, two laptops on a table and the release CI build shown on a screen. The laptop with the "365 PARTYGIRL" sticker isn't mine.
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Hugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 18d
🐍🏃‍➡️🏃‍➡️ #Python #CoreSprint day 3!

Lightning talks from Guido van Rossum, Ee Durbin, Steve Dower, Larry Hastings, Adam Turner & Greg Smith

Carol Willing, Adam, Thomas Wouters, Petr Viktorin and I discussed a number of docs topics

I released the Python Sphinx Docs Theme with more translations

SC Q&A
Steve, Erlend, Victor and Petr chatting. Guido presenting an aural history project. Jacob's notepad: 1. Talk 2. Lunch 3. ??? 4. Beer Steering Council Q&A: Greg, Pablo and Donghee on stools and Barry and Emily on screen.
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