Get ready for PyCon US 2024! Tips and tricks from our community.
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PyCon US is the largest Python conference with more than 2,000 registered attendees and a full week of events: Open Spaces ad hoc sessions, poster sessions and an Expo alongside mentored sprints that led to first PRs. Expect concrete tips: scan the schedule ahead, reserve energy for hallway conversations, visit the sticker table, try a sprint with a mentor, and volunteer as a session runner. Specific tools and projects mentioned include Jupyter, coverage.py, and ongoing work to remove the GIL.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Welcome to PyCon US 2024
- 1:29Community speakers
- 3:46Why PyCon is special
- 8:49First-time experiences
- 13:17What makes PyCon unique
- 18:45Advice for first-timers
- 21:38Tips to maximize experience
- 25:16Closing thoughts
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