On the train heading to @pyconit 🚆 Over the years this trip has become a small ritual for me: a few quiet hours to slow down, revisit slides, think a bit, and decompress before the usual conference whirlwind 🌊 Curious if other people have similar conference rituals 🙂 #PyCon #PyConItalia

Last week I was at @pycon.us 2026 in Long Beach 🌴🐍 Talks, hallway chats, old friends, new friends, selfies, tacos, and many unexpected moments ✨ I collected the live posts and photos from the conference into a small timeline on my blog 🙂 www.paulox.net/2026/05/21/m... #Python #PyConUS #PyCon

Had a lot of fun today recording an episode of @talkpython.fm with @mkennedy.codes🎙️ We met last week at @pycon.us after my talk on AI-assisted contributions and maintainer load, and today we continued the chat on the podcast 🎧 Bonus: selfie at the end 📸😂 www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RJ1... #Python #AI

We have a unique keynote this year: Guido van Rossum - the creator of Python - will be the guest on an episode of the core.py podcast, recorded live from the #EuroPython stage by @lukasz.langa.pl and @pablogsal.com Grab your ticket: ep2026.europython.eu/tickets/ #europython #python

Postgres 18 makes generated columns virtual by default. Paolo Melchiorre (@paulox.net) Python developer & Django contributor, explores what this means using concrete examples at POSETTE 2026 Mark your calendar for POSETTE Livestream 2 on Wed 17 Jun posetteconf.com/2026/talks/p... #PosetteConf

Talks confirmed for Django London, Thu 7 May! 🎤 GeneratedField by example by Paolo Melchiorre (@paulox.net) Django in the Lab by Andy Woods RSVP: www.meetup.com/djangolondon...

Great talk, I liked all the movie references 😁

This morning at PyCon US 2026 I presented my talk about AI-assisted contributions and maintainer load🎤 Thanks to everyone who joined the discussion, and thanks to @simonwillison.net for hosting the first AI track at PyCon US Slides www.paulox.net/2026/05/15/p... #Python #OpenSource #PyConUS #PyCon

Today at 11:00 AM I’ll be speaking at PyCon US in Grand Ballroom A at the Long Beach Convention Center about AI-assisted contributions and the impact they’re already having on open source maintainers 🎤 us.pycon.org/2026/schedul... #Python #OpenSource #PyConUS #PyCon #AI CC @pycon.us

My talk on generated columns will be in the POSETTE livestream on June 17 📆 I used Django as a concrete case to look at how behavior changes across PostgreSQL versions, especially with what’s coming in 18 🔍 Curious to hear how others are approaching this in real projects 💡 #PostgreSQL #PosetteConf

I’m happy to be speaking for the first time at the @djangolondon.com meetup on Thursday, May 7. 🎉 My talk will show Django’s GeneratedField through plenty of real-world examples. 🧩 It would be really nice to meet you there. 👋 #Django #London #Community #Python

PyCon US has a brand new AI track this year and it's packed. Agents. EdgeAI. Voice AI. Explainability. Hardware. Performance. Friday May 15, Long Beach. Full breakdown of every session + tutorials worth your time pycon.blogspot.com/2026/04/pyth... REGISTER us.pycon.org/2026/attend/... #PyConUS2026

Looking forward to this at PyCon US 2026 in Long Beach where I’ll be speaking on Friday morning (May 15th). Maintainers are already feeling the impact of AI-assisted contributions. I’m not sure we fully understand it yet. #PyCon #Python #OpenSource

Looking forward to this at PyCon US 2026 in Long Beach where I’ll be speaking on Friday morning (May 15th). Maintainers are already feeling the impact of AI-assisted contributions. I’m not sure we fully understand it yet. #PyCon #Python #OpenSource

On this week's episode, @digiglean.bsky.social and I talk about standalone Django ORMs, YData, a bit of programming history, and more. With content from: @djangoproject.com @paulox.net @isabelizimm.bsky.social @trey.io @mkennedy.codes and others not on the 🦋

Python friends, it’s time. 🐍 The #PyConUS 2026 schedule is LIVE! Start planning your talks, meet the keynote speakers, and register for tutorials, summits & events! 🔗 us.pycon.org/2026/schedule/ Full details: pycon.blogspot.com/2026/03/laun...

Most people think Django needs a full project to be useful 🤔 What if you could use the ORM alone? One file. No server. No migrations. Connect to an existing database and explore it with QuerySets. Django as a lightweight data tool. www.paulox.net/2026/02/20/d... #Django #ORM

Most people think Django needs a full project to be useful 🤔 What if you could use the ORM alone? One file. No server. No migrations. Connect to an existing database and explore it with QuerySets. Django as a lightweight data tool. www.paulox.net/2026/02/20/d... #Django #ORM

🎉 Our first #PyConIT26 keynote speaker is here! 🗣️ Sarah Boyce, Django Fellow, will take on the myths around Django and reveal what the framework really looks like today. 🎟️ Sounds unmissable? Get your ticket: 🔗 pycon.it/tickets #PyConIT #PyConItalia #Python #Django #PythonCommunity #OpenSource

🐍 Join us at PyCon Italia! Support the Python community, meet amazing developers, and give your brand great visibility — all at one of Europe’s favorite Python events. 👉 Learn more: 🔗 pycon.it/sponsor #PyConIT #PyConIT26 #PythonCommunity

Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month

I’ve just filled in the Python Developers Survey ✅ If you use Python at work or in your projects, it’s worth a few minutes. Python is a community-driven project, and this is how our voices get heard. 👉 pyfound.blogspot.com/2026/01/your... #Python #Developers #Survey

The Django Software Foundation recognizes Individual Members for their contributions to the Django community: code, docs, community work, events, or governance. ✨ You can nominate someone you appreciate, or yourself 🙂 Details here: 👇 www.djangoproject.com/foundation/i... #Django #DSF

This year I didn’t write a big “Year in Review” 😅 I preferred to spend time on smaller, focused write-ups: DjangoCon Europe & US, EuroPython, PyCon Italia, Django Groups workshops, and a year of building Python Pescara. All those stories are there 👉 www.paulox.net #YearInReview #Python #Community

I’ve published a personal retrospective on Python Pescara and our 2025. Meetups, Django Girls, conferences, and what community building looked like for us over the year. #Python #Pescara #Community www.paulox.net/2025/12/31/l...

I’ve published a retrospective on Django On The Med, a small standalone Django contributor sprint A few months later, I reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and the value that emerged beyond code when the focus was on people and being together www.paulox.net/2025/12/30/d... #DjangoOnTheMed #Django

Missed the PyCon US 2026 CFP because you were “just about to submit”? ⏳ If you’re a professional procrastinator, good news: a PyCon CFP is still open… just not the one in Long Beach 🏖️ PyCon Italia 2026 is waiting 👉 2026.pycon.it/en/call-for-... CC @pyconit.bsky.social #PyCon #CFP #PyConItalia

Missed the PyCon US 2026 CFP because you were “just about to submit”? ⏳ If you’re a professional procrastinator, good news: a PyCon CFP is still open… just not the one in Long Beach 🏖️ PyCon Italia 2026 is waiting 👉 2026.pycon.it/en/call-for-... CC @pyconit.bsky.social #PyCon #CFP #PyConItalia

Special Django Software Foundation board meeting 💚 Sarah & Thibaud (outgoing), Jacob, new members Ryan & Priya, plus Paolo, Jeff, Afi (Tom missing) and Catherine all together 🤗 Thanks Sarah & Thibaud, welcome Ryan & Priya! 🎉 #Django #Software #Foundation #DSF #Community #NonProfit #Organization

Special Django Software Foundation board meeting 💚 Sarah & Thibaud (outgoing), Jacob, new members Ryan & Priya, plus Paolo, Jeff, Afi (Tom missing) and Catherine all together 🤗 Thanks Sarah & Thibaud, welcome Ryan & Priya! 🎉 #Django #Software #Foundation #DSF #Community #NonProfit #Organization

Really happy to see the results of the 2026 DSF Board election 🎉 Congrats to Priya Pahwa, Ryan Cheley and Jacob Kaplan-Moss 👏 A warm thank you to Sarah Abderemane and Thibaud Colas for their service 🙏 And thanks to all candidates and DSF members for the strong participation 🤗 #Django #DSF #Election

Really happy to see the results of the 2026 DSF Board election 🎉 Congrats to Priya Pahwa, Ryan Cheley and Jacob Kaplan-Moss 👏 A warm thank you to Sarah Abderemane and Thibaud Colas for their service 🙏 And thanks to all candidates and DSF members for the strong participation 🤗 #Django #DSF #Election

Results are in for the 2026 Board elections of the Django Software Foundation! www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025... Congratulations @jacobian.org @priyapahwa.bsky.social and Ryan Cheley ❤️🎉

Just a quick reminder: there’s only one day left to vote in the 2026 DSF Board election! ⏰ If you’re an Individual DSF Member, please vote before tomorrow night for strong community representation. 🗳️💚 #Django #DSF #Community #Election

Have you voted in the 2026 DSF Board election? If you're a DSF member, check the email titled “[Action required] 2026 DSF Board voting” 📬 I’ve just voted, and I’m excited about the new board. Your vote matters! 🗳️ Deadline: 26 Nov 2025 ⏰ Info: www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/... #Django #DSF

Ten days ago, we hosted the second Django Girls workshop ever in Pescara 🐬 I wrote a recap, photos and thank everyone who made it such a joyful and inspiring day 🧡 CC @pescara.python.it @djangogirls.bsky.social #DjangoGirls #Django #Python #PythonPescara #Pescara www.paulox.net/2025/11/08/d...

I’ve just published a deep dive on UUIDv7 with Python 3.14, Django 5.2 and PostgreSQL 18 🐍 Covers Python uuidv7, Django db_default, PostgreSQL functions, GeneratedField and UUIDv47 as a safer alternative for public identifiers 🤖 👉 www.paulox.net/2025/11/14/h... #Python #Django #PostgreSQL #UUIDv7

I’ve just published a deep dive on UUIDv7 with Python 3.14, Django 5.2 and PostgreSQL 18 🐍 Covers Python uuidv7, Django db_default, PostgreSQL functions, GeneratedField and UUIDv47 as a safer alternative for public identifiers 🤖 👉 www.paulox.net/2025/11/14/h... #Python #Django #PostgreSQL #UUIDv7

Two weeks ago, I joined Will Vincent and Carlton Gibson on Django Chat to talk about Django On The Med 🏖️ We had just come back from the first edition in Palafrugell and shared what happened during those intense and inspiring sprint days 🎙️ 🔗 www.paulox.net/2025/10/21/d... #DjangoOnTheMed

New guide on installing PostgreSQL 18 on Ubuntu 25.10! Upgrade from version 17 using the official PGDG repository for a clean setup and access to new features like uuidv7(). www.paulox.net/2025/10/31/i... CC @postgresql.org #PostgreSQL #Ubuntu #Linux #Python #Django

New guide on installing PostgreSQL 18 on Ubuntu 25.10! Upgrade from version 17 using the official PGDG repository for a clean setup and access to new features like uuidv7(). www.paulox.net/2025/10/31/i... CC @postgresql.org #PostgreSQL #Ubuntu #Linux #Python #Django

Django 6.0beta1 has arrived! 🎉 It adds CSP support, background tasks, and partial templates as new built-in features 🧩 It’s not for production yet, but testing it now helps make Django 6.0 even better 🚀 www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/... CC @djangoproject.com #Django #Django6 #Beta #Python

The first Django On The Med sprints have been a wonderful success. 🏖️ I had proposed the idea back in 2022 and helped organize it with @carltongibson.bsky.social 😊 I’m so thankful to everyone who joined and made it such a joyful experience. 🙌 www.paulox.net/2025/10/12/m... #DjangoOnTheMed

Taking off ✈️ from Pescara, in my home region Abruzzo, to reach Girona for the Django On The Med 🏖️ sprint. Sharing a photo of the Adriatic Sea 🌊 — the “Trabocchi” coast — before posting from the Costa Brava tomorrow! 📸 #DjangoOnTheMed #Django #Community #Sprint CC @djangoproject.com

Imagine a Django ORM feature matrix that updates itself as the code changes 🧙‍♂️ I explored how it could work — and why it’d be a great addition to Django’s docs 💡 www.paulox.net/2025/10/06/d... CC @djangoproject.com #Django #Python #ORM #OpenSource #Database #PostgreSQL #SQLite #MariaDB #MySQL

Django: one ORM to rule all databases 💍 (by @paulox.net) www.paulox.net/2025/10/06/d...

Imagine a Django ORM feature matrix that updates itself as the code changes 🧙‍♂️ I explored how it could work — and why it’d be a great addition to Django’s docs 💡 www.paulox.net/2025/10/06/d... CC @djangoproject.com #Django #Python #ORM #OpenSource #Database #PostgreSQL #SQLite #MariaDB #MySQL

My new blog post *My DjangoCon US 2025* is online! It brings together my Mastodon posts, photos, and memories from an amazing week in Chicago. Check it out 👉 www.paulox.net/2025/10/05/m... CC @djangocon.us #Django #Python #DjangoCon #Recap #Community

My new blog post *My DjangoCon US 2025* is online! It brings together my Mastodon posts, photos, and memories from an amazing week in Chicago. Check it out 👉 www.paulox.net/2025/10/05/m... CC @djangocon.us #Django #Python #DjangoCon #Recap #Community

The PSF has announced the new Board members 🎉 Congratulations to Abigail Dogbe, Jannis Leidel, Sheena O’Connell, and Simon Willison. I’m glad to know each of them: such a diverse and talented group. Thanks @python.org for a fair and democratic process! pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/09/anno... #Python