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Date Published
Author
Bob Belderbos
Word count
1352
Language
English
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None

Summary

The author shares their experience at PyCon España 2019 in Alicante, highlighting various talks and interactions that inspired them to continue learning Python. The event featured keynote speeches on the importance of documentation in software, the unseen labor behind digital infrastructure, and the role of Python in animation, data science, and IoT. Notable moments included meeting Antonio Melé, author of "Django 2 by Example," and attending sessions on Django, testing, data art, and Python's use in chatbots and animation. The conference underscored the value of community and collaboration, with a strong focus on the contributions of core developers to Python's success. The author encourages participation in future PyCon events, emphasizing the opportunities for learning, networking, and giving back to the community, with a special mention of PyCon España 2020 to be held in Granada.