Investing in the Python ecosystem

Vercel has acquired Gel Data, with its team, including Python core developer Yury Selivanov and contributor Elvis Pranskevichus, joining to enhance support for Python on Vercel's AI Cloud. This move represents Vercel's commitment to the Python community, featuring sponsorship of the Python Software Foundation and key conferences, as well as sponsoring a top Python core developer, Serhiy Storchaka. Selivanov and Pranskevichus have significantly contributed to the Python ecosystem, with creations like uvloop and asyncpg. Vercel plans to expand Python support, improve framework integration, and facilitate Python deployment akin to JavaScript. Despite winding down Gel Data, Vercel assures continued open-source availability and emphasizes a dedication to supporting developers and the Python community.