Keynote: Come on in, the Water’s Fine: Making Python More Approachable - DjangoCon US 2022

Join the Python community's journey to make Python more approachable and inclusive, exploring initiatives to reach marginalized communities, and creating a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding.

Key takeaways
  • Python community is not just about coding, but about being approachable and inclusive
  • Many new developers feel unwelcome in the tech industry due to lack of representation and bias
  • Initiatives to reach marginalized communities, such as PyCon APAC, are important for growth and diversity
  • Not everyone has the same coding skills or experience, and that’s okay
  • The Python community wants to encourage new developers to join, without assuming they have the “right” background
  • Creating a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding is crucial for diversity and inclusion
  • python.org/accessibility for accessibility resources