4 videos · 4 events · 2015–2018 · 2h 5m of video
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DEFNA Interviews 2018 · December 7, 2018
Anna Ossowski explains how volunteering in the Django and Python communities helped her enter tech, build a network, and develop skills in fundraising, event logistics, communication, and leadership. She encourages people to start with small, clearly defined tasks—such as coaching at Django Girls, mentoring speakers,…
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DjangoCon US 2017 · September 6, 2017
Successful open-source projects depend on much more than code: they need sustainable funding, clear documentation, communication, marketing, ticket triage, and operational work. Anna Ossowski argues that maintainers should listen and respond to users and contributors, be transparent, recognize every kind of contribution, and build welcoming…
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DjangoCon US 2016 · August 10, 2016
Anna Ossowski argues that bugs and debugging are normal parts of programming, not reasons to feel afraid or inadequate. She explains how to read Python syntax errors and runtime exceptions, handle expected failures with try/except, and investigate logical errors that produce no error message. Practical…
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DjangoCon US 2015 · September 18, 2015
Anna Ossowski argues that Django and its community can change people’s lives by welcoming beginners, encouraging career changes, and creating opportunities to learn, contribute, and lead. She illustrates this with stories of women who moved into development or community leadership through Django Girls, as well…