6 Dec 2020
@PyjamasConf was a blast! Shoutout to the organizers and presenters this year for making it happen. Check out the recordings if you didn't attend - youtube.com/c/Pyjamasconf #PyjamasConf2020 #Python #Friends
5 Dec 2020
And we are running a competition!! Thanks to the support of @BrianLinuxing!
We want to have a look at your pajamas! Check out the #pyjamas-showdown channel on our @DIscord chanceserver for a change to win a full-year @jetbrains license!
#showusthejammies
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5 Dec 2020
#PyjamasConf2020 was always meant to be a chilled, relaxed conference! So here is my py-llamas outfit!
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5 Dec 2020
Share your outfits!!!
#PyjamasConf2020
5 Dec 2020
And we are running a competition!! Thanks to the support of @BrianLinuxing!
We want to have a look at your pajamas! Check out the #pyjamas-showdown channel on our @DIscord chanceserver for a change to win a full-year @jetbrains license!
#showusthejammies
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5 Dec 2020
I love that @FrancescaMarano includes *to learn something* in the “developer’s itch” requirement for contributing to #OpenSource.
Waiting for a specific technical need before someone joins a community is wildly limiting the sustainability of our ecosystem #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
Haha! Last Q: Python - functional or object oriented?!
Split evenly across the panel 😄 #PyjamasConf2020
Brilliant panel!! Thank you @lais_bsc, @judy2k and @ixek 💖💖💖
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5 Dec 2020
Q8: How do you deal with the fear of public speaking and when things go wrong!?
Deep breaths! And remember that everyone feels that way 💖 #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
(Giving a talk in someone else’s style, or following a traditional academic format is..... hard and ultimately not very engaging! Be you and you will shine!) #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
My answer on this is to really care about what you’re talking about, and remember WHY you want to give the talk. I want people to not feel the same frustration & loneliness that I experienced and I think that message comes through in everything I try to teach #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
Q7: How do you get to be a good speaker? (Both @ixek and @judy2k are excellent presenters!)
Lots of tips but best one is to not wait to be an expert before you give talks. If you’ve JUST learned a skill you’re the absolute right person to give that talk!! #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
@lais_bsc recommends the @ThePSF Discord - there’s a channel for beginners where you can ask “silly” questions.
I practiced at women who code evening sessions in Cambridge - we’d go to a pub with laptops & work on things that were hard to fit into regular days #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
I had to answer the phone, I think they’re now answering a question on how do you learn new things! Pick the way that works best for you. Book, videos, FRIENDS to work through things with. Learn by doing! #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
Now @ixek is explaining her work on #MentoredSprints 😍😍😍
Check out the handbook! And please volunteer if you can! Don’t be nervous about joining - you’re exactly the people we need 💖💖
mentored-sprint-for-diverse-… #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
I missed a question about micropython and C - but I’m reflecting on how great the panellists are at saying “help me understand your needs / questions” and “let me find the right person for you to speak with”. SUCH great collaborative skills 💖💖 #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
Q6: How do you become a developer advocate?
@judy2k points out that the job adverts are intimidating!! They say at the top that you don’t need every skill, but it can be tough to overcome the imposter syndrome.
@lais_bsc summary: Apply, and find a mentor! 🌟
#PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
Q5: What is a developer advocate?
@ixek highlights the diversity of these roles! They differ between companies!
Importantly you’re developing FOR the community TO the company. Not marketing the org to it’s users! (But if you do a good job it might be both!) #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
I totally agree! The other thing I’d add is that I think we’re forced into thinking about asynchronous community building in a way that #OpenSource requires but often doesn’t train. Hackathons are good.... but knowing how to interact in issues and PRs is best! #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
Q4: How do we help Python community members engaged during #Covid19? Do we want even more online calls after days of online calls?!
@judy2k points out that the great upside is that the video calls are much more accessible than the in person events we used to run #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
Q3: How do you contribute to #OpenSource while doing your full time job? #PyjamasConf2020
@ixek and @judy2k both say that they mostly contribute through their job, & in spare time focus on educational content rather than core functionality - otherwise it’s too easy to burn out.
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5 Dec 2020
Q2: (I might have missed one in between) What help do you get from the Python community? #PyjamasConf2020
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5 Dec 2020
And then @fperez_org for explaining why #OpenSource was worthwhile (in fact, best for science) and @MozillaScience (@kaythaney @abbycabs @auremoser @shefw et al) for actually training and mentoring me on how to do it! 😍😍😍 #PyjamasConf2020
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