Explore a keynote conference talk from EuroPython 2021 that delves into the less-discussed aspects of Python programming. Discover insights on Python's potential for improvement, focusing on performance, the standard library, garbage collection, and core development. Learn about proposed solutions to enhance Python's relevance, including simulating radical ideas, improving built-in libraries, implementing guided engineering by the core team, expanding the core residence team, and highlighting research in the Python community. Gain valuable perspectives on Python's future direction and its impact on education and community engagement through the ambassador program.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Python, the Bad Parts Joannah Nanjekye
To celebrate Python's awesomeness!
Came for the language Stayed for the community. -Brett Cannon
Reflect on Python's Potential
Success is sustained by Relevance!
Performance
The Standard Library
Garbage Collection
Core Development
Way forward!
Researchers, simulate the radical ideas...
Don't just trim stlib, improve the batteries
Guided-engineering by core team
Let us expand the core residence team
Highlight research in our community • Python for Education • The ambassador program
Taught by
EuroPython Conference
