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Talking with specialists in different fields, getting their input on different topics and just nerding out data-related matters.
This discussion follows Stefanie Molin's evolution from programming novice to core open-source developer. Stefanie shares her transition from R to Python and her approach to creating accessible learning materials for workshops and presentations.
She offers practical insights into open-source development, emphasising how quality documentation drives tool adoption and user engagement. The conversation addresses challenges like balancing contribution time with other responsibilities and staying current with emerging libraries.
Stefanie provides valuable advice for aspiring contributors, highlighting the importance of communication skills and understanding user needs. Her reflections on her engineering journey and upcoming projects offer a realistic look at the collaborative nature of open-source development and the satisfaction that comes from community contribution.
Reading materials:
5 Ways to Get Started in Open Source (article): https://stefaniemolin.com/articles/open-source/5-ways-to-get-started-in-open-source/
How to Set Up Pre-Commit Hooks (article): https://stefaniemolin.com/articles/devx/pre-commit/setup-guide/
The Real Python Podcast Episode 190: Great Starting Points for Contributing to Open Source: https://realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/190/
Numpydoc pre-commit hook: https://numpydoc.readthedocs.io/en/latest/validation.html#docstring-validation-using-pre-commit-hook
Data Morph docs: https://stefaniemolin.com/data-morph/stable/index.html
Docstringify repo: https://github.com/stefmolin/docstringify
Her website: https://stefaniemolin.com/
14 May 2025
PyCon Lithuania Special - Merve Noyan
Join Merve Noyan as she shares her professional journey from NLP specialist to working with multimodal models at Hugging Face. Merve discusses the evolution of computer vision and explains why vision language models are becoming increasingly important in the AI landscape.Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes how community engagement helps practitioners keep pace with AI's rapid developments and clarifies misconceptions about contributing to open-source projects. For newcomers to the field, Merve offers practical advice focused on hands-on experience and continuous learning rather than following endless tutorials.This discussion provides genuine insights into both the technical aspects of modern machine learning and the collaborative environment that drives innovation at Hugging Face and throughout the open-source ML community.
12 May 2025
PyCon Lithuania Special - Gábor Szárnyas
Gábor Szárnyas from DuckDB Labs sits down with Tomas "Uncle Data" Peluritis to break down why this SQL engine is making waves in data processing. Their chat covers everything from the surprising shift back to local processing and why columnar databases are winning the performance battle, to practical insights on query optimization and the exciting future of WebAssembly in database tech.
The duo dives into real-world applications, comparing DuckDB to Parquet, discussing modern data lakes, and sharing insider knowledge on upcoming support for Iceberg and Delta formats. Whether you're cost-conscious about your data stack or curious about contributing to open source, this conversation delivers both technical depth and accessible explanations that will leave you rethinking your approach to data engineering.
Perfect for data professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve or anyone interested in how modern data tools are evolving beyond traditional paradigms.
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