On 3 June I'll be presenting at #PyData Johannesburg, South Africa. I'll be sharing some details of my own #SpecDrivenDevelopment #Agentic #SoftwareEngineering workflow. RSVP here: www.meetup.com/pydata-joha... Also, I have a few #ClaudeMax vouchers to give away while I'm there. Thanks #Anthropic

A few folks from the #PSF and #JetBrains will be hosting an openspace about the #Python Developers Survey. If you have opinions, we want to hear them Room 102C | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. @ #PyConUS us.pycon.org/2026/schedu...

I'll be at the #PSF Board open space at #PyConUS If you want to chat to the board in 3D, this is an opportinuty to do so Room 102C | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. us.pycon.org/2026/schedu...

I'm hosting yet another open space today at #PyCoonUS #GuildOfEducators Room: 202A Time: 16:00 us.pycon.org/2026/schedu...

The #PSF Education and Outreach workgroup will be hosting an open space at #PyConUS Ttopic: "Chat about Lesson Planning and Teaching" It's a pretty broad discussion - how do you know what to teach? How do you teach it? Time: 15:00 Place: Room 202B us.pycon.org/2026/schedu...

I'll be hosting a #PyConUS open space today: "Dear technical leaders, how are you thinking about the future of your teams?"

I'm running an "Agentic Software Engineering on Brownfield and Serious Projects" open space at #PyConUS Room 202A at 11:00 us.pycon.org/2026/schedul...

I'm running an "Agentic Software Engineering on Brownfield and Serious Projects" open space at #PyConUS Room 202A at 11:00 us.pycon.org/2026/schedu...

We've been doing a lot of work on the #PSF's strategic plan. Personally, I'm quite excited about this goal: "Develop the Next Generation of Python Developers". If you have thoughts on any of this, there are many ways to join the conversation. Check out the blog posts for details.

New this year at #PyConUS 2026: 🔐Trailblazing Python Security Track! Join us on Saturday, May 16th in Long Beach, CA to learn from experts & shape the future of the Python security landscape. Get all the details and check out the full schedule here: pycon.blogspot.com/2026/03/atte...

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

Job hunting, or open to new opportunities if the right one comes along? Join the PyCon US Job Fair & Community Showcase, Sunday, May 17th. Check out the great companies who will be there! Plus community groups who will be looking for volunteers or just to connect. us.pycon.org/2026/events/...

1. If you are trying to use agentic coding to add features to a brownfield/big code base, then it would be easy to assume that bigger context windows will automagically lead to better results.

🧊 One ~~eek~~ week until 3.15 feature freeze! 🧊 hugovk.dev/next-release/ At least 1 PEP still being implemented, 4 needing docs, and 5 awaiting a Steering Council decision. #Python #Python315 #PEPs #FeatureFreezeGoesBrrr

1. Code is cheap, so many assume that technical debt no longer matters. If you make a mess, you can just wait until a better model comes out and tell it to do better. I think this is a mistake; technical debt does matter.

There is still a little time but not much! The last of the #PyConUS hotel blocks closes April 30th! We still can't tell you what the exclusive swag is. Only way to get it is to book in the block. us.pycon.org/2026/venue/hotels/#PyConUS#Python

If your team has a brownfield #Django project, you see the promise of #AgenticCoding and #SpecDrivenDevelopment , but you are not getting the productivity gains you are after, reach out. I can help.

LLMs have made the cost of writing code really low. But scope creep still costs quite a lot.

I've gotten a bunch of new followers on a few different channels, so I figured I should re-introduce myself. Hi, I'm Sheena. 🧗‍♀️🏕️🧭🇿🇦🖊️🛠️🔥🐕🎸👩🏻‍💻 🧑‍🏫📐

LLMs code really fast. It's just not feasible for a human to review it all while maintaining perfect robotic attention. We need automated quality gates - this isn't news. But we are still discovering the best practices. Article: Agentic QA using Playwright MCP tinyurl.com/b9yc446e

Question for the #Python community: If you are coming to #PyConUS, what are you most excited about? Specific talks? Tracks? Open spaces? Seeing your friends in 3D?

Did you know #PyConUS now has a dedicated #AI track? There's a lot of change and innovation in this space, I'm pretty convinced one of the best amplifiers to learning is conversation. If AI and #AgenticCoding is your jam and you can make it to California, consider joining us

Anyone up for a bit of fun at #PyConUS? Someone just showed me this website. unofficial-pycon.com/ It looks like a good way to see the sights and make some friends.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Prelude.tech is releasing a new course! tinyurl.com/ynmvt6sy Spec Driven #Django Development with #ClaudeCode The course has 2 parts:

🎧🐍 Episode #291 of the Real Python Podcast is live: Reassessing the LLM Landscape & Summoning Ghosts realpython.com/podcasts/rpp...

PyCon US reminder: Hyatt and Westin block reservations close April 20. ⏳ If you are attending and still need a room, please book through the official flow in your dashboard. #PyConUS us.pycon.org/2026/venue/hotels/

Early in my career, someone told me to always code as though the next developer who'll touch your code is your client. That advice stuck. open.substack.com/pub/prelude...

I’ve gotten to a point where writing code without heavily relying on an #LLM #CodingHarness feels sloppy. #SpecDrivenDevelopment has been a game-changer for me.

For a long time I was a purist about #blogging and #LLMs. I'd watch people post obviously generated content with no soul in it, passed off as their own, and think: well, that's embarrassing preludetraining.substack.com/p/how-im-us...

very happy to announce htmx 4.0 beta 1 is available: github.com/bigskysoftwa... Mostly polish but include the htmax.js distribution, with some of the most useful core extensions: hx-sse, hx-ws, hx-preload, hx-browser-indicator, hx-download, hx-optimistic, hx-targets enjoy!

Just got my ticket to #PyConUS. I’m excited. Last year was my first PyConUS. I hardly went to any talks; I mostly spent my time in the hallway. For me, a conference is about connecting with people. Being there in person is pure gold.

📢 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 There’s a nasty RAT (Remote Access Trojan) exploit in #Axios. - #Fireship overview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7N... - Check if you’re compromised (via #StepSecurity): tinyurl.com/38mx9dve #JavaScript #WebDev #npm

The annual #Python Developers Survey is still open! Have you filled it in yet? It takes about 15 minutes, and it makes a difference. It helps the #PSF better understand the community. surveys.jetbrains.com/s3/python-d...

#PyTV is now LIVE! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKk... Join us :) #Python

Honored to join #JetBrains #PyTV #Python on 4 March and to share the stage with some increadible people. Check it out. It's FREE and online www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kb... lp.jetbrains.com/python-unpl...

If you are keen to attend #PyConUS but it seems out of reach for financial reasons, consider applying for a grant. Application deadline: 25 Feb! I'd love to see more of the African community there and taking part. us.pycon.org/2026/attend...

I’m really looking forward to #PyConNamibia. I’ve been going for a few years now, and it’s a wonderful community. I especially like the focus on education - it’s a conference that plays the long game.

OSS has been in a tough place recently; many organisations and projects have been under strain. It's important to be proactive about supporting the projects we believe in and rely on. For all of you who supported the PSF fundraiser, thank you for helping to secure the future of this organisation!

We have some exciting news! We're accepting Djangonaut applications for our next cohort!🚀 📆 Program duration: Mar 02 - Apr 26, 2026 ⌛️️ Application deadline: Feb 02, 2026 ✍🏾 Apply here: djangonaut.space/sessions/202... 📚️ Read more in the Session Opening post: djangonaut.space/comms/2026/01

🥹 5,600 contributions and $500k! This comes from YOU. It's a game-changer for @python.org. It proves that Python is more than a language, it’s a community of people who believe in building together. Thank you to every contributor. You're the foundation ❤️ P.S: @cheuk.dev is glad to keep her hair.

With the new year comes a new cycle of conferences! What do you want to know about attending/organising/speaking at Python conferences? Drop your Qs below and I’ll address them the best I can 👇

Another December adventure: Navigating Waterval Boven with a new friend (and getting him comfortable with absailing). In a past life I did a lot of rope work and it's always fun to share that kind of thing with new people.

Join our Weekend Workshop: Understanding #Django by integrating #AllAuth Learn the skills needed to navigate and integrate complex external packages. Dates: 24-25 January prelude.tech/upcoming_wo... Use the code GIFT25 to unlock a 25% festive discount! Offer valid until 11 January

#Git is a powerful tool in software development, especially valuable with the rise of #LLM coding assistants. It serves as a collaboration platform and a crucial safety net.

Join our Weekend Workshop: Getting #Git - a beginner's guide to version control and the terminal. Dates: 14-15 Feb prelude.tech/upcoming_wo... Use the code GIFT25 to unlock a 25% festive discount! Offer valid until 11 January

Here's an example: Lots of people procrastinate and don't talk about it at work because it could get them in trouble. But it's so common it's almost normal. Facing it head-on, without blame or shame, is a very good idea.

Close your eyesand think of your workplace. Now consider the word "accountability." What do you feel? Is "accountability" a stick? Does it associate with fear, righteousness, frustration, or bureaucracy? Or is it about empowerment?

Join our Weekend Workshop: Modern Frontend Development with #Django, #HTMX, #Tailwind, #Playwright and #AlpineJS Dates: 24-25 January prelude.tech/upcoming_wo... Use the code GIFT25 to unlock a 25% festive discount! Offer valid until 11 January

Designing for perfect humans is easy. Designing for real humans - who forget things, get distracted, and have complicated lives - takes more thought. But it's worth it. And it's kind.

Whenever I can, I escape to the mountains. Here's a snap of a mountain pass in the Drakensburg, South Africa. Zoom in and see if you can see the path. Out there, life strips down to the essentials. Each morning, I pack my home and everything I own onto my back and walk. That's all