My Story with Python and Open Source

Embark on a captivating journey through one developer's transformation from a solitary C# programmer to a prominent figure in the Python open-source community. This 46-minute talk, delivered at EuroPython 2018 in Edinburgh, UK, chronicles Nicola Iarocci's evolution and his company's shift towards open-source practices. Gain valuable insights into becoming an effective open-source contributor, weigh the advantages and challenges of fully embracing open source, and explore the impact of transitioning from closed, in-house ecosystems to the collaborative world of open-source development. Learn from Iarocci's experiences as he shares his path to becoming a Python author, maintainer, speaker, trainer, and consultant, while discovering how this journey reshaped both his career and his company's approach to software development.