sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This week, the #GuildOfEducators will be reading about Retrieval Practice downloads.ctfassets.net/oshmmv7kdjg... More details on Discord: discord.gg/8cPdX2bAze 001
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This week, The Guild of Educators will be reading: Get the book: downloads.ctfassets.net/oshmmv7kdjg... Join the discussion: discord.gg/8cPdX2bAze 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 14/09/2026This week, the #GuildOdEducators will be reading about Metaphors and Misconceptions. Get the free book: www.raspberrypi.org/hello-world... If you want to nerd out about this with us, head on over to our Discord server and say hi: discord.gg/8cPdX2bAze 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The #PSF is looking to hire a Sponsorship Coordinator Full details here: pythonsoftwarefoundation.applytojob.com/apply/muBA1...jobs.pyfound.orgSponsorship Coordinator - Python Software Foundation - Career PageApply to Sponsorship Coordinator at Python Software Foundation in Remote. 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 07/09/2026#PSF board elections are underway. Have you cast your vote? 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 07/09/2026This week's session: Cognitive Load Theory discord.gg/8cPdX2bAze 000
Reposted by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.socialPython Software Foundation @python.org · 01/09/2026ATTN PSF Voting Members: The 2026 PSF Board election vote is open now until September 15th! If you affirmed your intention to vote in this year's election, or voted last year, you should have an email with voting instructions 🗳️ Learn more on the PSF blog. #Pythonpyfound.blogspot.comThe 2026 PSF Board Election is Open!It’s time to cast your vote! Voting for the 2026 PSF Board Election is open starting today Tuesday, September 1st, 2:00 pm UTC, through Tuesday, September 15th, 2:00 pm UTC. 065
Reposted by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.socialguildofeducators.bsky.social @guildofeducators.bsky.social · 06/08/2026📣 The Guild of Educators Reading Club starts next week 📣 We’re reading *The Big Book of Computing Pedagogy* from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Grab your free copy: www.raspberrypi.org/hello-world...raspberrypi.orgIssue the-big-book-of-computing-pedagogy | Hello World | Raspberry Pi FoundationThe Big Book of Computing Pedagogy 101
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 05/08/20261. At #PyConUS this year, I met a lot of companies who were putting more effort into hiring junior devs and building grad programs. Much more than last year. It looks like a lot of people are taking the current apprenticeship crisis seriously. 100
Reposted by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.socialguildofeducators.bsky.social @guildofeducators.bsky.social · 28/07/2026📣 Introducing the Guild of Educators Reading Club 📣 We’re reading *The Big Book of Computing Pedagogy* from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Grab your FREE copy: www.raspberrypi.org/hello-world...raspberrypi.orgIssue the-big-book-of-computing-pedagogy | Hello World | Raspberry Pi FoundationThe Big Book of Computing Pedagogy 121
Reposted by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.socialPython Software Foundation @python.org · 04/06/2026The PSF's Strategic Plan full draft is available and we want your feedback. After sharing high-level goals in May, we're opening a 3-week community feedback window. Read the full draft and tell us: Are these the right goals? Is anything missing? #Python #PyPI pyfound.blogspot.com/2026/06/psf-... 02416
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 02/06/2026#PyData Johannesburg is meeting up at #BBD's Rosebank offices tomorrow at 18:30. The topic of the day: #AgenticEngineering RSVP here www.meetup.com/pydata-joha... 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 20/05/2026On 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 #Anthropicmeetup.comGenerating Code Faster Than You Can Debug It, Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 6:30 PM | Meetup**Generating code faster than you can debug it?** You’re not the only one. Velocity is up. Clarity hasn’t caught up. PyData is where we compare what actually holds up in pr 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 17/05/2026A 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...us.pycon.orgPyCon US 2026For the community, by the community 010
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 17/05/2026I'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...us.pycon.orgPyCon US 2026For the community, by the community 021
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 17/05/2026I'm hosting yet another open space today at #PyCoonUS #GuildOfEducators Room: 202A Time: 16:00 us.pycon.org/2026/schedu...us.pycon.orgPyCon US 2026For the community, by the community 100
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 16/05/2026The #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...us.pycon.orgPyCon US 2026For the community, by the community 011
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 16/05/2026I'll be hosting a #PyConUS open space today: "Dear technical leaders, how are you thinking about the future of your teams?" 111
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 15/05/2026I'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...us.pycon.org PyCon US 2026 Open Spaces Schedule - PyCon US 2026 PyCon US 2026 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 15/05/2026I'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...us.pycon.orgPyCon US 2026For the community, by the community 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 11/05/2026We'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.pyfound.blogspot.comStrategic Planning at the PSF 051
Reposted by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.socialPyCon US @pycon.us · 16/03/2026New 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.blogspot.comAttend PyCon US for a day of Trailblazing Python Security!PyCon US is coming to Long Beach, California in 2026. This year for the first time ever there is a day-long talk track devoted to the lates... 0710
Reposted by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.socialPyCon US @pycon.us · 06/04/2026PyCon 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/... #PyConUS2026us.pycon.orgRegistration InformationPyCon US 2026 045
Reposted by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.socialPyCon US @pycon.us · 01/05/2026Job 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/... 087
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 30/04/20261. 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. 100
Reposted by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.socialHugo van Kemenade @hugovk.dev · 28/04/2026🧊 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 #FeatureFreezeGoesBrrrhugovk.devUpcoming Python releasesLists upcoming Python release dates including alphas, betas, release candidates and final releases. 063
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 30/04/20261. 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. 100
Reposted by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.socialPyCon US @pycon.us · 29/04/2026There 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/ #Python 025
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 28/04/2026If 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. 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 28/04/2026LLMs have made the cost of writing code really low. But scope creep still costs quite a lot. 110
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 27/04/2026I've gotten a bunch of new followers on a few different channels, so I figured I should re-introduce myself. Hi, I'm Sheena. 🧗♀️🏕️🧭🇿🇦🖊️🛠️🔥🐕🎸👩🏻💻 🧑🏫📐 100
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 27/04/2026LLMs 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 100
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Question 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? 153
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Did 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 030
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Anyone 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.unofficial-pycon.comPyCon US 2026 Long Beach - Unofficial Community GuideYour community-curated adventure companion for PyCon US 2026. Find the best karaoke, restaurants, and activities in Long Beach! 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 21/04/2026ANNOUNCEMENT: Prelude.tech is releasing a new course! tinyurl.com/ynmvt6sy Spec Driven #Django Development with #ClaudeCode The course has 2 parts: 111
Reposted by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.socialReal Python @realpython.com · 17/04/2026🎧🐍 Episode #291 of the Real Python Podcast is live: Reassessing the LLM Landscape & Summoning Ghosts realpython.com/podcasts/rpp...realpython.comEpisode #291: Reassessing the LLM Landscape & Summoning Ghosts – The Real Python PodcastWhat are the current techniques being employed to improve the performance of LLM-based systems? How is the industry shifting from post-training towards context engineering and multi-agent orchestration?... 063
Reposted by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.socialJannis Leidel @jezdez.dev · 17/04/2026PyCon 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/us.pycon.orgHotelsPyCon US 2026 026
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Early 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... 100
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 17/04/2026I’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. 100
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 15/04/2026For 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... 100
Reposted by @sheena-oconnell.bsky.socialhtmx.org / CEO of Java Pants @htmx.org · 06/04/2026very 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! 0315
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Just 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. 482
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 02/04/2026📢 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 #npmtinyurl.comaxios Compromised on npm - Malicious Versions Drop Remote Access Trojan - StepSecurityHijacked maintainer account used to publish poisoned axios releases including 1.14.1 and 0.30.4. The attacker injected a hidden dependency that drops a cross platform RAT. We are actively investigating and will update this post with a full technical analysis. 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 10/03/2026The 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...surveys.jetbrains.comPython Developers Survey 2026The official Python Developers Survey 2026. Join and contribute to the community knowledge! 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 04/03/2026#PyTV is now LIVE! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKk... Join us :) #Pythonyoutube.comPython Unplugged on PyTV – Free Online Python ConferenceThis is "Python Unplugged on PyTV" – a free online Python conference.We’re going live on March 4. Set a reminder and join us when the event starts.Watch the ... 100
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Honored 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...lp.jetbrains.comPython Unplugged on PyTV – Free Online Python ConferenceWatch Python Unplugged, a free online conference bringing together top Python community leaders – open to developers of any level. 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 12/02/2026If 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...us.pycon.orgTravel GrantsFor the community, by the community 021
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 11/02/2026I’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. 000
sheena-oconnell.bsky.social @sheena-oconnell.bsky.social · 29/01/2026OSS 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! 010
