Barry Warsaw
Veteran Python core developer, past steering council member, and contributor to Python infrastructure and packaging; involved in PSF leadership and community processes.
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Dec 29, 2025 • 1h 19min
#532: 2025 Python Year in Review
Join a powerhouse panel featuring Gregory Kapfhammer, an expert in software engineering, Thomas Wouters, a key figure in Python's core development, Jodie Burchell, a data scientist at JetBrains, Brett Cannon, a seasoned Python developer at Microsoft, Reuven Lerner, a Python trainer, and Barry Warsaw, a veteran core contributor. They discuss the future of Python in 2025, exploring AI's evolving role, the impact of lazy imports and free-threading, and the need for improved community funding. Get insights on user experience enhancements and the balance between simplicity and debugging challenges.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 9min
#513: Stories from Python History
Join Python legends Barry Warsaw, Paul Everitt, Carol Willing, and Brett Cannon as they share hilarious and heartfelt stories from Python's colorful history. Discover how the quirky name linked to Monty Python and the evolution from a niche language to an AI powerhouse have shaped the community. Enjoy anecdotes from the very first PyCon and hear about Python's growing presence in the banking sector. Their reflections celebrate the camaraderie that defines the Python community and foster a spirit of mentorship and inclusivity.
