Check this donation item from the #PyPodcats team. Three unique and one-of-a-kind batik tote bags. Each of these were hand-painted by our team members @mariatta @cheukting_ho and @georgically during their visit to Yogyakarta, Indonesia for PyCon APAC.
Bid for these at the PyLadies Auction at PyCon US.
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#PyPodcats Hidden Figures of #Python #podcast @pypodcats

Episode 8, with Mojdeh Rastgoo:

https://pypodcats.live/episodes/ep-8/

«We interviewed Mojdeh Rastgoo, the newest member of PyPodcats!

Since discovering Python and the open-source community, Mojdeh has been actively involved in the Python ecosystem. She gave her first tutorial in 2018 at EuroSciPy and has since contributed in many ways. She is a member of the PSF Code of Conduct Working Group, a co-organizer of PyLadies Paris, and now a host of PyPodcats!

In this episode, Mojdeh shares more about herself and her passion for the community. We also take a look back at 2024, discuss our plans for 2025, and introduce a few new changes, including our Open Collective account, where you can support us.

Be sure to listen to the episode to hear about our plans and get to know your new host Mojdeh!»

@webology Ours (#PyPodcats) is not hosted through Spotify so you can still listen to it 😊

Do you know what's going on with #PyPodcats and our big plan for our #Python #podcast this year? Check out this #blog post (link in comment) - also you can guess who is our new host and try tagging her in the comment

Donate to #PyPodcats : https://opencollective.com/pypodcats

This #ValentinesDay I didn't buy myself chocolates, instead, I support #PyPodcats for their mission to give underrepresented folks in #Python community the recognition they deserve. Join me to donate to my favorite Python #podcast - link in comment

Thank you @wsvincent @carlton for inviting and chatting with me on this episode of @djangochat
We chatted about a lot of things! From being a Python core dev, contributing to open source (and its challenges/barriers), relationship between Django and Python, @pypodcats, and our new consultancy, CMD Limes (pronounced command limes) 😊

Listen/read transcript at https://djangochat.com/episodes/python-core-developer-mariatta-wijaya

#Python #Django #podcast #PyPodcats #PyLadies

Thank you Python Indonesia for hosting PyCon APAC this year. It's been a phenomenal and successful event, and our team really enjoyed everything. We felt very welcomed at the conference, and we appreciate all the things you do. The staff at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Yogyakarta had also been very kind and accommodating to us.
Thank you!
@pyconasia @georgically @mariatta @cheukting_ho
#Python #PyConAPAC #PyLadies #PyCon #PyPodcats

@cheukting_ho Learn more about Polars and Narwhals!
#PyConAPAC #PyCon #Python #PyLadies #PyPodcats

@cheukting_ho

Polars != Pandas

But what if you don't want to learn new things or rewrite everything? 😫

Use Narwhals
- lightweight and extensible compatibility layer between dataframe libraries
- zero dependencies
- support Pandas complicated type system and index without getting in the way

#PyConAPAC #PyCon #Python #PyLadies #PyPodcats

@cheukting_ho

🐻‍❄️ Instead of using Python functions:
- use built -in functions
- write it in Rust
- find one from Polars community plugins
- fast!!!!

#PyConAPAC #PyCon #Python #PyLadies #PyPodcats

@cheukting_ho
Faster code with Polars 🐻‍❄️

1. Be "lazy"
2. Optimize queries
3. Don't use "Python"
4. Use Polars plugins instead

#PyConAPAC #PyCon #Python #PyLadies #PyPodcats

@cheukting_ho
🐼 Pandas vs 🐻‍❄️ Polars

🐼 Pandas:
Written in Python, using Numpy, 10+ years old, mainly in memory operation

🐻‍❄️ Polars:
Written in Rust, use PyArrow as backend, < 4 years old, optional lazy operation, optimize CPU/GPU cores

#PyConAPAC #PyCon #Python #PyLadies #PyPodcats

@cheukting_ho Fun fact: polar bears are not actually white!
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@cheukting_ho In Polars you don't need to have all of your data in memory because of the Streaming API.

#PyConAPAC #PyCon #Python #PyLadies #PyPodcats

It's @cheukting_ho giving her talk at PyCon APAC: How to safely migrate from Pandas to Polars
#PyConAPAC #PyCon #Python #PyPodcats #PyLadies

@georgically

Effective leaders will listen to the community. When leaders have their mind up and not willing to change, they become less influential. People are more likely to elect leaders who listens to the community, and willing to change.
Listening plays a large part in leadership.

#PyCon #PyConAPAC #Python #PyLadies #PyPodcats

@georgically
Contributing to open source can be rewarding experience but not everyone is doing it.
Reasons why people are not contributing to open source are external factors like:
- not inclusive environment
- no code of conduct
- takes too much commitment
- not sure where to start
- not getting paid
#PyCon #PyConAPAC #Python #PyLadies #PyPodcats

It's @georgically giving a keynote at PyCon APAC 👏
#PyCon #Python #PyPodcats #PyConAPAC #PyLadies

The PyPodcats team learned the art of Batik in Yogyakarta. We made some Python-themed Batik. 🤩
Check these out!
With @mariatta @cheukting_ho @georgically

@ThePSF @pyladies @pyconasia

#Batik #PyPodcats #Python #PyLadies #travel #vlog
#PyCon #PyConAPAC