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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Recently, I had a chance to chat with Daniel Moran about being the solo maintainer behind fakeredis, maintaining a 73-variation CI matrix, AI-generated pull requests, avoiding burnout, Django Commons, and his vision for FakeRedis becoming a standard in the ecosystem.

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Have you ever wondered what astrophysics has in common with the software running in your car, your coffee machine, and NASA's internal tools? Thanks @maureira.dev for chatting about connecting C++ with Python. youtu.be/YNn5fdKI_KQ

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The Best of Two Languages: Connecting C++ & Python with Cristián Maureira-Fredes [Full Episode]

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PyConES @es.pycon.org · 25/06/2026

🎉 We are announcing our second keynote speaker for #PyConES2026: @clytaemnestra.bsky.social! 🐍 Software engineer, EuroPython Society Vice Chair and host of Behind the Commit. More information on our website! 🔗 2026.es.pycon.org/es #Keynote #PyConES #Python

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Mia Bajić
Software Engineer & EuroPython Society Vice Chair
Software engineer specialising in developer experience and the data domain, she has built backend systems, SDKs and web apps with a focus on making other people's work easier. She is also Vice Chair of the EuroPython Society and hosts Behind the Commit, a YouTube podcast about open source in Europe. 🐍

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Christopher Bailey @digiglean.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

It was great to talk with Daria and Mia @clytaemnestra.bsky.social about @europython.eu 2026! Thanks for coming on the show. So many interesting and cool talks scheduled!

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

How to manage imposter syndrome and why everyone needs a mentor? Find out in full episode with Manivannan Selvaraj. 👀

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

PyPI hit over 1 million users and it's maintained by a team of just a few people. I talked to Maria Ashna about what that actually looks like: clearing a 500+ ticket backlog, handling edge cases nobody thinks about, and what are PyPI organizations. Episode link is in the first comment.

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak at the @webexpo.bsky.social Conference, and I was thrilled to learn that attendees rated my talk 4.45/5. 🙀 And the Lucerna Great Hall is probably the most beautiful venue I've ever spoken in.

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

What does a PyPI specialist do? New episode with Maria Ashna, a PyPI specialist, coming soon!

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

PyCon US was amazing! And California is such a beautiful place! 🌴 I got to give a talk on how dictionaries actually work under the hood. We also had a booth with the EuroPython, so I spent a lot of the conference just chatting with people.

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Why is Python slow and what is static Python? Full episode with @antocuni.bsky.social is out! Link in comments. 👀

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Why is Python slow and what is static Python? Full episode with @antocuni.bsky.social coming out soon! 👀

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Spent the weekend at @djangocon.eu in Athens. The talks were really good, the city is absolutely beautiful, and I finally did the traditional DjangoCon swim in the sea. Time well spent catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. The Django community is genuinely lovely.

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

I had a great time as a keynote speaker at PyCon Lithuania last week! 🇱🇹 Thanks to the organizers for the invite and for putting together such a nice conference. Videos should be up soon.

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Juan Luis @juanlu.space · 08/04/2026

Watching @clytaemnestra.bsky.social talk about the Python roadmap at #PyConLT2026. Particularly excited about PEP 810 Lazy Imports.

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

One of the most fun episodes so far. Anthony Sottile (creator of pre-commit) on maintaining ~80 open source projects, the most bizarre bugs he found in programming languages, and the human side of being an open source maintainer. Link in comments.

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

👀 Coming soon with Anthony Sottile. Trailer link in comments.

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

PyCon US accepted my talk! Third year in a row, which still feels a bit surreal. 🤯 I'll be talking about Python dictionaries this May in LA. First time in California, can't wait! 🇺🇸

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

I chatted with @mitsuhiko.at (creator of Flask) about building a startup where 90% of the code is AI-generated, which languages work well with AI agents (spoiler: not Python), and what skills programmers should focus on to stay relevant. Full episode coming soon! youtu.be/Qfm9BqQzIRg

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Trailer – AI-Written Code: Armin Ronacher on AI Agents and the Future of Programming

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EuroPython 2026, Kraków @europython.eu · 31/01/2026

We're at FOSDEM with the Python Software Foundation & Django Software Foundation! Come by our booth to grab some stickers, learn about EuroPython, DjangoCon, and hear what the Python & Django Software Foundations are working on.

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Over the past term as Vice Chair of the EuroPython Society, I’ve had the chance to work with an incredible community and help move the non-profit forward, especially around long-term sustainability. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been deeply rewarding.

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

With Spotify now removing over 75 million AI-generated tracks, the conversation about AI music suddenly feels very real. 🤯 In my new episode, I invited someone from both worlds: @mamodrzejewski.bsky.social, a professional musician and AI researcher at the Warsaw University of Technology.

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

What does digital sustainability really mean? Is it about rewriting everything in Rust? Check out the full episode with @thibaudcolas.bsky.social on YT and all podcast platforms! youtu.be/t4B11C2oGNc

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Just came back from PyCon Wrocław. Loved the conference, the city, the vibes, the people, and Dorota's dog.

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WebExpo Conference @webexpo.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

🪲 Every developer has that one bug story. At WebExpo, @clytaemnestra.bsky.social will unearth the wildest ones, from cosmic mishaps to everyday “how did this even compile?” moments. When she’s not hunting bugs, she’s building tools at Ataccama, helps lead EuroPython & hosts Behind the Commit.

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The most bizarre software bugs in history

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Why is FastAPI so popular? 🔥 What’s FastAPI Cloud about? ☁️ I had the chance to chat with @tiangolo.com. I’ve admired his work for years and it was so inspiring to hear his perspective in person. 🥲 The full conversation is now available on YT and all podcast platforms! youtu.be/iaDRYUQ0OMM

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Why FastAPI Became Python’s Fastest‑Growing Framework – Chat with Sebastián Ramírez [Full Episode]

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🔥 The most popular Python framework, with 4+ million downloads a day. Why did @fastapi.tiangolo.com grow so quickly? What’s next for it? And why FastAPI Cloud? I had the chance to chat with its creator, @tiangolo.com about all these and more. Full episode next week! www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpqT...

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Trailer – Why FastAPI Became Python’s Fastest‑Growing Framework – Chat with Its Creator

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🚀 Python 3.14 is out and so is 3.15 alpha! I chatted with @hugovk.dev, @pablogsal.com, and @lukasz.langa.pl about which release was the least successful, why release notes always say “and now for something completely different”, how Python actually gets released and many more! youtu.be/BHUWyM2cxwE

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Behind the Python Release: Motivation, Fails & Rituals with Łukasz, Pablo & Hugo

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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!

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Trailer – Behind the Python Release: Motivation, Fails & Rituals with Łukasz, Pablo & Hugo

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

If someone had told me I’d end up filming a short with Guido, I wouldn’t have believed them! One of the things I love most about tech communities is how approachable and open everyone is.

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Adam Johnson @adamj.eu · 06/06/2025

This keynote was a lovely run through of famous and bizarre bugs from @clytaemnestra.bsky.social, so great that the video is up! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBbM...

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DjangoCon Europe 2025 | KEYNOTE: The Most Bizarre Software Bugs in History

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Mariatta @mariatta.ca · 17/05/2025

Team #PyLadiesCon at #PyConUS 🤩 It's so fun working with this group 🥰. We're all always looking for ideas on how to further serve our community and to fulfill the #PyLadies mission to bring more women as leaders and contributors of the #Python open source community, making space and opportunities 💪🏻

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

So excited for PyCon US! If you’re around, come to my talk at 5:15 PM today to hear some wild stories about bizarre bugs, or come by the @europython.eu booth to say hi and grab some stickers!

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🟡🐍Sviatoslove.pie♥🇺🇦#StandWithUkraine🙏 | українець на чужині @webknjaz.me · 14/05/2025

In other news, I met @mathspp.com on the last flight (which was delayed due to bad weather around IAD). And the we met @clytaemnestra.bsky.social and a couple of others upon arrival to PIT. Took a pic w/ Rodrigo to mark the start of #PyConUS2025 #Python #PyConUS

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Had the pleasure of keynoting at DjangoCon Europe last week and it was one of the best conference experiences I’ve had! Huge thanks to the amazing Django community! There’s so much more I’d like to say, and since it couldn’t all fit, I wrote a post here: clytaemnestra.github.io/tech-blog/dj...

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EuroPython 2026, Kraków @europython.eu · 27/03/2025

🚀 EuroPython 2025 tickets are now on sale! 🚀 Join us in Prague for a week of learning, networking, and fun. 170+ talks and hands-on tutorials & workshops, open spaces, sprints, beginner unconference day, social events, and more. Grab your ticket at europython.eu/tickets 🐍🎟️

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Last weekend, I attended my first-ever FOSDEM! It was a great experience both speaking at the event and exploring Brussels. 🇧🇪 I’ve shared some of my thoughts in a blog post. 📝 clytaemnestra.github.io/tech-blog/fo...

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My First-Ever FOSDEM and First Time in Brussels

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Super excited about my first-ever FOSDEM! 🔥 I'll be speaking in the community devroom on Saturday and hanging out in the Python devroom on Sunday. Looking forward to meeting more people!

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EuroPython 2026, Kraków @europython.eu · 21/01/2025

Why should you submit a proposal for EuroPython? Join Cristián @cmaureir.bsky.social, Mia @clytaemnestra.bsky.social, and Rodrigo as they share their experiences. They'll talk about what the experience meant to them and why you shouldn’t miss the opportunity. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlQg...

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Why You Should Submit a Proposal for EuroPython? Part 1

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EuroPython 2026, Kraków @europython.eu · 14/01/2025

🚀 The CfP for EuroPython is now OPEN! We want YOUR ideas in Prague! 💡👉 Check it out: programme.europython.eu

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I've put together a blog post sharing one cool thing I discovered in each of the wonderful books I read in 2024. 🧠 📚 You can read about it here: clytaemnestra.github.io/tech-blog/re.... And if you have any book recommendations for 2025, I’d love to hear them! 📚

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EuroPython 2026, Kraków @europython.eu · 30/12/2024

While enjoying the holidays, why not plan your EuroPython 2025 talk? 🎙️ Our Call for Proposals is coming soon—we can’t wait to see your exciting proposals! 🎄✨

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EuroPython 2026, Kraków @europython.eu · 17/12/2024

We’re happy to announce EuroPython 2025 at the Prague Congress Centre, July 14–20! 🎊 🚀 The Call for Contributors is open! Join our amazing team – submit your interest by December 22nd: t.co/2N452LLHmM For more info, visit our website: ep2025.europython.eu

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EuroPython 2026, Kraków @europython.eu · 17/12/2024

Last week, we elected the new board for the 2024-2025 term! 🎉 Full announcement here: europython-society.org/eps-board-20.... The board is excited to support our community and deliver EuroPython 2025! 🚀

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EPS Board 2024-2025

We’re happy to announce our new board for the 2024-2025 term: Anders Hammarquist Aris NivorilsArtur Czepiel (Chair) Cyril Bitterich Ege Akman Mia Bajić (Vice Chair) Shekhar Koirala You can read more ...

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Mia Bajić @clytaemnestra.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Recently, I attended PyCon Wroclaw, hosted an #IAmRemarkable workshop, and was elected Vice Chair of the @europython.bsky.social Society! 🎊 Huge thanks to the organizers for an amazing event! If you'd like to read more about my trip, check out my blog: clytaemnestra.github.io/tech-blog/py....

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