Seth Michael Larson

Seth Michael Larson, a key figure in the Python community, shares insights from the annual Python Language Summit. He discusses the critical security conversations, including vulnerabilities in the Python Package Index and governance efforts. The talk highlights Python 3.13's usability improvements and new features for mobile support and data science. Larson also addresses developer challenges regarding compatibility and funding, illustrating the community's collaborative spirit and commitment to enhancing Python's ecosystem.

Seth Michael Larson, a security expert and Python blogger, shares his insights from the closed-door Python Language Summit 2025. He dives into critical discussions about Python's future, covering topics like the need for ARM builders in GitHub CI and the innovative integration of Rust for improved memory safety. Seth also addresses challenges with thread safety, the implications of immutability, and Python's governance dynamics. With excitement for upcoming features in Python 3.14, he provides a glimpse into evolving development opportunities in the community.

Seth Michael Larson, an expert on releasing CPython, gives a detailed rundown of the process. They discuss the upcoming Python 3.12 release, coordinated vulnerability disclosure, managing dependencies, the CPython release process, differences between Windows and Mac OS release processes, a TLS bypass vulnerability fix, and the idea of adding a Python best practices guide.