At PYCON APAC 2024, Marriata Wijaya, a core Python developer, shared her emotional journey of finding belonging within the Python community. She emphasized the value of contributing to open-source through various means, from coding to organizing events, and inspired attendees with her message of perseverance. Her talk highlighted how anyone, regardless of experience, can make meaningful contributions and find their place in the community. Let me share.Marriata Wijaya, a core Python developer, led an insightful session in the main hall titled “Python Community and You”. This was one of several sharing sessions at the Python Conference Asia Pacific (PYCON APAC) 2024, held in Yogyakarta. It was my first experience attending a Python conference, and this particular session deeply resonated with me, creating an emotional connection that left a lasting impact.Before diving into my summary, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks:Thank you, Marriata, for your incredible contributions to Python and for inspiring countless developers, myself included.Thank you, as well, for your appreciation toward the community throughout the event.Marriata shared her personal journey, particularly the challenges she faced before discovering the Python community. She spoke about her struggles as a woman in tech, navigating a field that is often male-dominated, and how finding her place in the Python community transformed her career and outlook. Her vulnerability and authenticity during the talk made it a powerful moment for many of us in the audience.One of the most striking points was when she tackled the misconception about volunteering for open-source:Why Volunteer? Not getting paid doesn’t mean you gain nothing. Volunteering in open-source can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s about building skills, connecting with a global community, and making an impact, even without financial compensation.How to Get InvolvedShe emphasized that there are numerous ways to contribute to open source, far beyond just writing code. You can:Teach others about Python.Share your knowledge through blogs or talks.Write or edit documentation.Host events and workshops.Engage in community activities.Each of these forms of contribution is valuable and helps strengthen the Python ecosystem.Contribution PathwaysFor those looking to contribute more directly, especially to the Python core itself, Marriata provided practical advice:Start small: Look for projects that offer a clear contributor’s guide, which can help you understand how to get involved.Find issues to work on: Many projects label “good first issues” or beginner-friendly tasks that you can pick up.Submit pull requests: PRs are essential to the development process, but contributing requires commitment and patience as you learn and grow.One thing…. IndonesiaIT 2024, [...], Artikel ini di ambil dari feed medium, untuk pengalaman baca yang lebih baik, silahkan kunjungi situ aslinya. IndonesiaIT - Software Developer Terbaik. Baca Selengkapnya.
