Pydantic validation just hit 10 billion downloads

Pydantic, a data validation library for Python, has reached a milestone of 10 billion downloads, reflecting its widespread adoption and utility in the developer community since its inception in 2017 by Samuel Colvin. Initially developed out of frustration with the lack of runtime validation for type hints, Pydantic has become integral to numerous projects, including those at FAANG companies and large NASDAQ firms. Despite challenges with the transition to version 2.0, the library's popularity continues to soar, leading to the creation of Pydantic, the company, and the launch of Pydantic Logfire, an observability tool built on OpenTelemetry. Emphasizing open-source development and community support, Pydantic also introduced Pydantic AI and Monty, a Python implementation in Rust, to enhance the efficiency and reliability of code execution in AI applications. The company is expanding its team and hosting its first conference, PyAI, highlighting its ongoing commitment to innovation and community engagement in the AI and Python ecosystems.