Do you know someone who quietly makes the Django community better every day? Or maybe that someone is you? 👀✨

The Django Software Foundation appoints Individual Members to recognize contributions of all kinds: code, docs, reviews, teaching, events, community care, and more 💚

You can nominate someone you admire or self-nominate (yes, really!) 🙌

Members list: 🤗
djangoproject.com/foundation/i…

Nominate here: ✅
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

CC @django

#Django #DSF #Community #Python #OpenSource

I suggest you support Standard Ebooks 📚

“Standard Ebooks is a volunteer-driven project that produces new editions of public domain ebooks that are lovingly formatted, open source, free of … copyright restrictions, and free of cost.” ⚖️

See what’s free to read on January 1 👇
standardebooks.org/blog/public…

Please boost 🙏

#StandardEbooks #PublicDomain #PublicDomainDay #Copyright #Ebooks #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Python

CC @standardebooks

After my talk at @gnome Asia Summit, I’ve published the source code of Jollpi, a Python-based text editor I’m rewriting with a modern stack.

Built with Python 3, @GTK 4 and GtkSourceView 5, using a modern async architecture and standard Python packaging (pyproject.toml, pip).
It installs cleanly and integrates like a regular Linux desktop app.

Feel free to try it and share feedback.

Source code: gitlab.com/zulfian1732/jollpi-…

#GNOMEAsia #GNOME #GTK #Python #OpenSource

Zulfian / jollpi-text-editor · GitLab

GitLab.com

^GitLab

Still exploring OpenStreetMap data with this map of sundials in Europe.
#openstreetmap

There are in fact many more sundials. If you know one around you, please mark it on on openstreetmap.org/

Well... is it a map of sundials or a map of OSM contributors?🤔 Anyway, congratulations to northern Italy!

#astronomy #maps
#Python script available on my blog.

I decided not to buy a new PC this #blackfriday due to overpriced #DDR5 #DRAM - thanks AI bros for scalping all the modules, and memory manufacturers for all the (past) cartels. Instead, I chose to #donate to the following #opensource projects, which I use and I am grateful for, and provide clear instructions for donating on their website or in their READMEs, allow one-time donations, and do not require GitHub (Sponsors) account:

#Codeberg
#CoMaps
#Python
#KeePassXC
#LibreOffice
#Papirus

this is so cool! I ported to #webxdc TIC-80 #fantasy #computer for making, playing and sharing tiny #games

you can import/export files with add/get commands!

with this you can create #retro games in #lua, #fennel, #python, #ruby, #javascript etc and play/share them with friends as in-chat apps in #DeltaChat / #ArcaneChat

I would like to expose the webxdc API to TIC-80 games so they can do networking/multiplayer and send in-chat messages

#fantasyconsole #console #retrogaming #tic80 #pico8

Dear #Python Developer,

The single sentence, "The interface is like #JavaScript WebSocket object," does not constitute acceptable documentation in the context of a Python project.

Yours,

Annoyed.

I added a new CI check to Drum Machine, it now automatically checks if the .pot translation template file is up to date. If I forget to regenerate it after adding/changing translatable strings (which I usually do), it reminds me :D

You can add it to your own projects as well, just copy the translation-check job from the workflow file and change the paths!
github.com/Revisto/drum-machin…

#GNOME #i18n #GTK #Python

GitHub - Revisto/drum-machine: A drum machine application, built with Python, GTK4, libadwaita, and Pygame.

A drum machine application, built with Python, GTK4, libadwaita, and Pygame. - Revisto/drum-machine

^GitHub

Last weekend @lbky and I tagged a new python-varlink release 32.0.0 at Boiling the Ocean. The main highlights are:
* Dropping python2 support
* Raised the minimum Python version to 3.9
* varlink.Server() now supports setting a custom JSON encoder
* Various project modernisation's (PEP517 support, ruff linting, pytest, etc.)

github.com/varlink/python/rele…

#boilingtheocean #python

Release 32.0.0 · varlink/python

version 32.0.0

^GitHub

🎉 The wait is over! All the talks from DjangoCon US 2025 are now live on YouTube.
From keynotes to lightning talks, you can now watch (or rewatch) all the incredible sessions from Chicago. Whether you missed the conference or want to revisit your favorite talks, head over to our YouTube channel.

youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2N…

#DjangoCon #DjangoConUS #Django #Python #WebDev

Who would like Rust in CPython 3.15?

@emmatyping and Kirill Podoprigora "propose introducing the Rust programming language to CPython. Rust will initially only be allowed for writing optional extension modules, but eventually will become a required dependency of CPython and allowed to be used throughout the CPython code base."

discuss.python.org/t/pre-pep-r…

#Python #Python315 #CPython #Rust

Pre-PEP: Rust for CPython

Introduction We (@emmatyping, @eclips4) propose introducing the Rust programming language to CPython. Rust will initially only be allowed for writing optional extension modules, but eventually will become a required dependency of CPython and allowed …

^{Discussions on Python.org}

Yesterday our Python Pescara group hosted a Django Girls+ workshop during DevFest Pescara 2025, organized by GDG Pescara 🐬

Many participants spent the day learning Django guided by our amazing coaches, all members of Python Pescara. 🐍

We ended the day celebrating Django’s 20th birthday with a big cake featuring the Django logo! 🎂

CC @djangogirls @django @gdgpescara

#PythonPescara #Django #DjangoGirls #DjangoBirthday #Python #Pescara

Tomorrow we'll celebrate Django's 20th anniversary during Django Girls Pescara, inside DevFest. 🎂
birthday20.djangoproject.com/e…

CC @django @djangogirls

#Django #Birthday #DjangoBirthday #Pescara #Python #DjangoGirls

Django Girls Pescara 2025

Celebration of Django’s 20th anniversary at the Django Girls Pescara workshop

^{Django's 20 year birthday!}

The Python Software Foundation just had to pass on a US$1.5M grant from the National Science Foundation for PyPI maintenance. One condition of the funding was that the PSF drop any DEI efforts, and if this condition is violated, the NSF can claw back the money even if it's already been spent. That clawback is too risky, so the PSF had to pass on the funding. (This is pretty shameful: PyPI security is a broad benefit, but of course the administration prefers to grind its own ax here.)

If you develop #Python code or rely upon it for your business, it'd be great if your company could become a sponsor of the PSF, or if you could donate personally to the PSF.

fosstodon.org/@ThePSF/11544665…

#Python #PSF #NSF #PyPI #diversity

Python Software Foundation

2025-10-27 14:43:40

The PSF applied for a $1.5M grant from the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to make innovative improvements to packaging security—and we were recommended for funding! But as a condition of funding, we were asked to affirm that we wouldn’t undertake any diversity, equity, and inclusion work, whether or not we used the government funds to do so.

I would be glad to donate to the #Python project, but doing so requires me to divulge my name and contact information as per their 501(c)(3) charitable organisation status:

"Contact information is required for tax reporting purposes and will be shared only with the US government."

Considering the current status of the US government, I don't feel comfortable doing this. Are there some other ways to donate to Python project without getting the US government involved?

- pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/N…
- psfmember.org/civicrm/contribu…

@ThePSF

The PSF has withdrawn $1.5 million proposal to US government grant program

In January 2025, the PSF submitted a proposal to the US government National Science Foundation under the Safety, Security, and Privacy of Op...

^{Python Software Foundation Blog}

I have released yesterday version 1.12.0 of the slixmpp python XMPP library. Mostly for python 3.14 compatibility, but there are a few other things as well! More info at blog.mathieui.net/slixmpp-1.12…

#python #slixmpp #xmpp #jabber

Mastodon, conéctame con personas que les guste:
- Ciencia de datos
- Optimización Matemática
- Investigación de Operaciones
- Desarrollo de Software
- IA/ML

#IA #Python #BI #Math #ML

The third morning marks the end of this first edition of Django On The Med 🏖️

It’s amazing how much we achieved in such a short time, with a small group of focused developers. 💪

The goal of the sprints has been fully reached. But the experience is not over yet, this afternoon’s rest and tonight’s dinner are part of the social side too. 🌅

#DjangoOnTheMed #Django #Community #Python #Sprints

CC @django

From 2025-guadec-gtype-next-18138c.…

- Feedback loop with language binding developers
- No more automatic conversion inside the introspection layer

Rough seas ahead for PyGObject?

#python #gnome #gtk

With everyone being so focused on Ty and Pyrefly right now, I'd like to put a lesser known type checker in the spotlight for a second, called Zuban.

I know, yet another Python type checker, just what the Python ecosystem needs! But hear me out, this one is genuinely exciting to me.

It's made by a long time Python ecosystem contributor, who you might know for creating Jedi.

Of course, it has all the goodies you'd want these days, which is a good CLI, an LSP, being written in Rust for performance, etc.

But it also aims for Mypy compatibility with zmypy, making it a great potential option for existing projects using Mypy that just want something faster.

I reported a couple of issues which got fixed in a span of hours too!

I'd say give it a go, don't expect perfect results, but report issues if you find them

#Python #notAnAd

GitHub - davidhalter/jedi: Awesome autocompletion, static analysis and refactoring library for python

Awesome autocompletion, static analysis and refactoring library for python - davidhalter/jedi

^GitHub

I released version 1.11 of the slixmpp library yesterday evening, here are the details: blog.mathieui.net/slixmpp-1.11…

#xmpp #slixmpp #python #jabber

This governance work by @pyladies is truly top notch. The evolution of their governance as the project grows and matures is exactly the way a #FOSS community should operate.

pyladies.com/blog/A-New-Era-of…

#OpenSource #Python

@ThePSF have paused its grants program. This came as shock to many.

A lot of people benefit from #Python , many lives have been changed. But very few consider giving something back or paying it forward.

Here are some of my thoughts on the matter:

sheenaoc.com/articles/2025-08-…

If you have benefited from Python, please consider paying it forward by supporting communities and events that you care about. Or by supporting the PSF directly.

"Introducing bumpbuddy"

lists.archlinux.org/archives/l…

#bumpbuddy #packaging #ArchLinux #nvchecker #NewVersionCheck #GitLab #Bot #Automation #Python

🐍 "The State of Python in GNOME"
with Dan Yeaw at #GUADEC2025
📅 24 July 🕒 14:15 CEST 📍 Brescia

⚙️ AsyncIO, girepository 2.0, real progress for Python in GNOME. Dan shows what’s new—and how to get involved.

🔗 events.gnome.org/event/259/con…

#Python #GNOME #PyGObject #FOSS

python's built-in urllib module still doesn't support http2 (nor http3) in the year of 2025, luckily pycurl exists and supports modern standards

#python #pycurl #curl

GitHub - pycurl/pycurl: PycURL - Python interface to libcurl

PycURL - Python interface to libcurl. Contribute to pycurl/pycurl development by creating an account on GitHub.

^GitHub

Good news for Palm OS users! Python now now encodes 0x9b correctly as › instead of a control character!

github.com/python/cpython/pull…
#Python #PalmOS

🌟 Excited to share Thorsten-Voice's YouTube channel! 🎥 🗣️🔊 ♿ 💬

Thorsten presents innovative TTS solutions and a variety of voice technologies, making it an excellent starting point for anyone interested in open-source text-to-speech. Whether you're a developer, accessibility advocate, or tech enthusiast, his channel offers valuable insights and resources. Don't miss out on this fantastic content! 🎬

follow hem here: @thorstenvoice
or on YouTube: youtube.com/@ThorstenMueller YouTube channel!

#Accessibility #FLOSS #TTS #ParlerTTS #OpenSource #VoiceTech #TextToSpeech #AI #CoquiAI #VoiceAssistant #Sprachassistent #MachineLearning #AccessibilityMatters #FLOSS #TTS #OpenSource #Inclusivity #FOSS #Coqui #AI #CoquiAI #VoiceAssistant #Sprachassistent #VoiceTechnology #KünstlicheStimme #MachineLearning #Python #Rhasspy #TextToSpeech #VoiceTech #STT #SpeechSynthesis #SpeechRecognition #Sprachsynthese #ArtificialVoice #VoiceCloning #Spracherkennung #CoquiTTS #voice #a11y #ScreenReader

Thorsten-Voice

Guude! (hi, nice to see you) 👋, i'm Thorsten 😊. You like open source, privacy aware and local running voice technology? Me too 😎. You'll find cooking recipe like tutorials on TTS, STT, Voice Assistants, AI, ML and way more cool stuff here.

^YouTube

There were layoffs at MS yesterday and 3 #Python core devs from the Faster CPython team were caught in them. If you know of any jobs, please send them their way (they kind of know Python, CPython, and its internals well 😉):

Eric Snow: linkedin.com/in/ericsnowcurren…
Irit Katriel: linkedin.com/in/irit-katriel/
Mark Shannon: linkedin.com/in/mark-shannon-b…

Mark Shannon - Microsoft | LinkedIn

15+ years experience in software development; primarily in Python and C as well as C++… · Experience: Microsoft · Education: University of Glasgow · Location: Greater Oxford Area · 107 connections on LinkedIn.

^{Mark Shannon (www.linkedin.com)}