Armin Ronacher: Agent Psychosis: Are We Going Insane?
Link: https://lucumr.pocoo.org/2026/1/18/agent-psychosis/
You can use Polecats without the Refinery and even without the Witness or
Deacon. Just tell the Mayor to shut down the rig and sling work to the
polecats with the message that they are to merge to ma
Link: https://lucumr.pocoo.org/2026/1/18/agent-psychosis/
You can use Polecats without the Refinery and even without the Witness or
Deacon. Just tell the Mayor to shut down the rig and sling work to the
polecats with the message that they are to merge to ma
Armin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings
Agent Psychosis: Are We Going Insane?
What’s going on with the AI builder community right now?
EuroPython: Humans of EuroPython: Doreen Peace Nangira Wanyama
Link: https://blog.europython.eu/humans-of-ep-doreen/
EuroPython thrives thanks to dedicated volunteers who invest hundreds of hours into each conference. From speaker coordination and fundraising to workshop preparation, their commitment ensures every y
Link: https://blog.europython.eu/humans-of-ep-doreen/
EuroPython thrives thanks to dedicated volunteers who invest hundreds of hours into each conference. From speaker coordination and fundraising to workshop preparation, their commitment ensures every y
EuroPython Blog
Humans of EuroPython: Doreen Peace Nangira Wanyama
EuroPython thrives thanks to dedicated volunteers who invest hundreds of hours into each conference. From speaker coordination and fundraising to workshop preparation, their commitment ensures every year surpasses the last.
Below is our latest interview…
Below is our latest interview…
Real Python: Quiz: How to Integrate ChatGPT's API With Python Projects
Link: https://realpython.com/quizzes/chatgpt-api-python/
In this quiz, you’ll test your understanding of How to Integrate ChatGPT’s API With Python Projects.
By working through this quiz, you’ll revisit how to send prompts with the openai library, guide beh
Link: https://realpython.com/quizzes/chatgpt-api-python/
In this quiz, you’ll test your understanding of How to Integrate ChatGPT’s API With Python Projects.
By working through this quiz, you’ll revisit how to send prompts with the openai library, guide beh
Realpython
How to Integrate ChatGPT's API With Python Projects Quiz – Real Python
Test your knowledge of the ChatGPT API in Python. Practice sending prompts with openai and handling text and code responses in this quick quiz.
Real Python: How to Integrate ChatGPT's API With Python Projects
Link: https://realpython.com/chatgpt-api-python/
Python’s openai library provides the tools you need to integrate the ChatGPT API into your Python applications. With it, you can send text prompts to the API and receive AI-generated responses. You ca
Link: https://realpython.com/chatgpt-api-python/
Python’s openai library provides the tools you need to integrate the ChatGPT API into your Python applications. With it, you can send text prompts to the API and receive AI-generated responses. You ca
Realpython
How to Integrate ChatGPT's API With Python Projects – Real Python
Learn how to use the ChatGPT Python API with the openai library to build AI-powered features in your Python applications.
Mike Driscoll: New Book: Vibe Coding Video Games with Python
Link: https://www.blog.pythonlibrary.org/2026/01/19/new-book-vibe-coding-video-games-with-python/
My latest book, Vibe Coding Video Games with Python, is now available as an eBook. The paperback will be coming soon, hopefully by mid-February at the latest. The book is around 183 pages in length an
Link: https://www.blog.pythonlibrary.org/2026/01/19/new-book-vibe-coding-video-games-with-python/
My latest book, Vibe Coding Video Games with Python, is now available as an eBook. The paperback will be coming soon, hopefully by mid-February at the latest. The book is around 183 pages in length an
Mouse Vs Python
New Book: Vibe Coding Video Games with Python - Mouse Vs Python
My latest book, Vibe Coding Video Games with Python, is now available as an eBook. The paperback will be coming soon, hopefully by mid-February at the
Talk Python Blog: Announcing Talk Python AI Integrations
Link: https://talkpython.fm/blog/posts/announcing-talk-python-ai-integrations/
We’ve just added two new and exciting features to the Talk Python To Me website to allow deeper and richer integration with AI and LLMs.
A full MCP server at talkpython.fm/api/mcp/docs
A LLMs summary
Link: https://talkpython.fm/blog/posts/announcing-talk-python-ai-integrations/
We’ve just added two new and exciting features to the Talk Python To Me website to allow deeper and richer integration with AI and LLMs.
A full MCP server at talkpython.fm/api/mcp/docs
A LLMs summary
talkpython.fm
Announcing Talk Python AI Integrations
Talk Python now offers an MCP server and llms.txt for AI integration: Search episodes, transcripts, guests, and courses directly from Claude, Gemini, and more.
Kevin Renskers: Django 6.0 Tasks: a framework without a worker
Link: https://www.loopwerk.io/articles/2026/django-tasks-review/
Background tasks have always existed in Django projects. They just never existed in Django itself.
For a long time, Django focused almost exclusively on the request/response cycle. Anything that happe
Link: https://www.loopwerk.io/articles/2026/django-tasks-review/
Background tasks have always existed in Django projects. They just never existed in Django itself.
For a long time, Django focused almost exclusively on the request/response cycle. Anything that happe
Loopwerk
Django 6.0 Tasks: a framework without a worker
Background tasks have always been essential in Django projects. Django 6.0 finally acknowledges that fact, but its new Tasks framework stops short of what real apps need.
PyBites: “I’m worried about layoffs”
Link: https://pybit.es/articles/dont-get-comfortable/
I’ve had some challenging conversations this week.
Lately, my calendar has been filled with calls from developers reaching out for advice because layoffs were just announced at their company.
Having b
Link: https://pybit.es/articles/dont-get-comfortable/
I’ve had some challenging conversations this week.
Lately, my calendar has been filled with calls from developers reaching out for advice because layoffs were just announced at their company.
Having b
Pybites
"I'm Worried About Layoffs" - Pybites
I’ve had some challenging conversations this week.
Python Bytes: #466 PSF Lands $1.5 million
Link: https://pythonbytes.fm/episodes/show/466/psf-lands-1.5-million
Topics covered in this episode:
Better Django management commands with django-click and django-typer
PSF Lands a $1.5 million sponsorship from Anthropic
How uv got so fast
PyView Web Framework
Extras
Link: https://pythonbytes.fm/episodes/show/466/psf-lands-1.5-million
Topics covered in this episode:
Better Django management commands with django-click and django-typer
PSF Lands a $1.5 million sponsorship from Anthropic
How uv got so fast
PyView Web Framework
Extras
pythonbytes.fm
PSF Lands $1.5 million
News and announcements from the Python community for the week of Jan 19th, 2026
Real Python: uv vs pip: Python Packaging and Dependency Management
Link: https://realpython.com/courses/uv-vs-pip-packaging-dependency-management/
When it comes to Python package managers, the choice often comes down to uv vs pip. You may choose pip for out-of-the-box availability, broad compatibility, and reliable ecosystem support. In contrast
Link: https://realpython.com/courses/uv-vs-pip-packaging-dependency-management/
When it comes to Python package managers, the choice often comes down to uv vs pip. You may choose pip for out-of-the-box availability, broad compatibility, and reliable ecosystem support. In contrast
Realpython
uv vs pip: Python Packaging and Dependency Management – Real Python
Choosing between uv vs pip? This video course compares speed, reproducible environments, compatibility, and dependency management to help you pick the right tool.
Seth Michael Larson: “urllib3 in 2025” available on Illia Volochii’s new blog
Link: https://sethmlarson.dev/urllib3-in-2025-available-on-illia-volochiis-blog?utm_campaign=rss
2025 was a big year for urllib3 and I want you to read about it!
In case you missed it, this year I passed the baton of
“lead maintainer” to Illia Volochii who has a new website and blog.
Quentin Prad
Link: https://sethmlarson.dev/urllib3-in-2025-available-on-illia-volochiis-blog?utm_campaign=rss
2025 was a big year for urllib3 and I want you to read about it!
In case you missed it, this year I passed the baton of
“lead maintainer” to Illia Volochii who has a new website and blog.
Quentin Prad
sethmlarson.dev
“urllib3 in 2025” available on Illia Volochii’s new blog
2025 was a big year for urllib3 and I want you to read about it!
In case you missed it, this year I passed the baton of
“lead maintainer” to Illia Volochii who has a new website and blog.
Quentin P...
In case you missed it, this year I passed the baton of
“lead maintainer” to Illia Volochii who has a new website and blog.
Quentin P...
PyCoder’s Weekly: Issue #718: pandas 3.0, deque, tprof, and More (Jan. 20, 2026)
Link: https://pycoders.com/issues/718
#718 – JANUARY 20, 2026 View in Browser » What’s New in pandas 3.0 Learn what’s new in pandas 3.0: pd.col expressions for cleaner code, Copy-on-Write for predictable behavior, and PyArrow-backed
Link: https://pycoders.com/issues/718
#718 – JANUARY 20, 2026 View in Browser » What’s New in pandas 3.0 Learn what’s new in pandas 3.0: pd.col expressions for cleaner code, Copy-on-Write for predictable behavior, and PyArrow-backed
Pycoders
PyCoder’s Weekly | Issue #718
pandas 3.0, deque, tprof, and More
Python Software Foundation: Announcing Python Software Foundation Fellow Members for Q4 2025! 🎉
Link: https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2026/01/announcing-python-software-foundation.html
The PSF is pleased to announce its fourth batch of PSF Fellows for 2025! Let us welcome the new PSF Fellows for Q4! The following people continue to do amazing things for the Python community:Chris B
Link: https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2026/01/announcing-python-software-foundation.html
The PSF is pleased to announce its fourth batch of PSF Fellows for 2025! Let us welcome the new PSF Fellows for Q4! The following people continue to do amazing things for the Python community:Chris B
Python Software Foundation Blog
Announcing Python Software Foundation Fellow Members for Q4 2025! 🎉
The PSF is pleased to announce its fourth batch of PSF Fellows for 2025 ! Let us welcome the new PSF Fellows for Q4 ! The following people ...
Reuven Lerner: Build YOUR data dashboard — join my next 8-week HOPPy studio cohort
Link: https://lerner.co.il/2026/01/21/build-your-data-dashboard-join-my-next-8-week-hoppy-studio-cohort/
Want to analyze data? Good news: Python is the leading language in the data world. Libraries like NumPy and Pandas make it easy to load, clean, analyze, and visualize your data.
But wait: If your co
Link: https://lerner.co.il/2026/01/21/build-your-data-dashboard-join-my-next-8-week-hoppy-studio-cohort/
Want to analyze data? Good news: Python is the leading language in the data world. Libraries like NumPy and Pandas make it easy to load, clean, analyze, and visualize your data.
But wait: If your co
Reuven Lerner
Build YOUR data dashboard — join my next 8-week HOPPy studio cohort
Want to analyze data? Good news: Python is the leading language in the data world. Libraries like NumPy and Pandas make it easy to load, clean, analyze, and visualize your data. But wait: If your
Real Python: Quiz: How to Integrate Local LLMs With Ollama and Python
Link: https://realpython.com/quizzes/ollama-python/
In this quiz, you’ll test your understanding of How to Integrate Local LLMs With Ollama and Python.
By working through this quiz, you’ll revisit how to set up Ollama, pull models, and use chat, text g
Link: https://realpython.com/quizzes/ollama-python/
In this quiz, you’ll test your understanding of How to Integrate Local LLMs With Ollama and Python.
By working through this quiz, you’ll revisit how to set up Ollama, pull models, and use chat, text g
Realpython
How to Integrate Local LLMs With Ollama and Python Quiz – Real Python
Check your understanding of using Ollama with Python to run local LLMs, generate text, chat, and call tools for private, offline apps.
Seth Michael Larson: mGBA → Dolphin not working? You need a GBA BIOS
Link: https://sethmlarson.dev/mgba-to-dolphin-not-working-you-need-a-gba-bios?utm_campaign=rss
The GBA emulator “mGBA” supports emulating the
Game Boy Advance Link Cable
(not to be confused with the Game Boy Advance /Game/ Link Cable)
and connecting to a running Dolphin emulator instance.
I am
Link: https://sethmlarson.dev/mgba-to-dolphin-not-working-you-need-a-gba-bios?utm_campaign=rss
The GBA emulator “mGBA” supports emulating the
Game Boy Advance Link Cable
(not to be confused with the Game Boy Advance /Game/ Link Cable)
and connecting to a running Dolphin emulator instance.
I am
sethmlarson.dev
mGBA → Dolphin not working? You need a GBA BIOS
The GBA emulator “mGBA” supports emulating the
Game Boy Advance Link Cable
(not to be confused with the Game Boy Advance /Game/ Link Cable)
and connecting to a running Dolphin emulator instance.
I ...
Game Boy Advance Link Cable
(not to be confused with the Game Boy Advance /Game/ Link Cable)
and connecting to a running Dolphin emulator instance.
I ...
Real Python: How to Integrate Local LLMs With Ollama and Python
Link: https://realpython.com/ollama-python/
Integrating local large language models (LLMs) into your Python projects using Ollama is a great strategy for improving privacy, reducing costs, and building offline-capable AI-powered apps.
Ollama is
Link: https://realpython.com/ollama-python/
Integrating local large language models (LLMs) into your Python projects using Ollama is a great strategy for improving privacy, reducing costs, and building offline-capable AI-powered apps.
Ollama is
Real Python
How to Integrate Local LLMs With Ollama and Python – Real Python
Learn how to integrate your Python projects with local models (LLMs) using Ollama for enhanced privacy and cost efficiency.
Reuven Lerner: We’re all VCs now: The skills developers need in the AI era
Link: https://lerner.co.il/2026/01/21/were-all-vcs-now-the-skills-developers-need-in-the-ai-era/
Many years ago, a friend of mine described how software engineers solve problems:
When you’re starting off, you solve problems with code.
When you get more experienced, you solve problems with people
Link: https://lerner.co.il/2026/01/21/were-all-vcs-now-the-skills-developers-need-in-the-ai-era/
Many years ago, a friend of mine described how software engineers solve problems:
When you’re starting off, you solve problems with code.
When you get more experienced, you solve problems with people
Reuven Lerner
We're all VCs now: The skills developers need in the AI era
Many years ago, a friend of mine described how software engineers solve problems: When you're starting off, you solve problems with code. When you get more experienced, you solve problems with people. When you get
Django Weblog: Djangonaut Space - Session 6 Accepting Applications
Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2026/jan/21/djangonaut-space-session-6-accepting-applications/
We are thrilled to announce that Djangonaut Space, a mentorship program for contributing to Django, is open for applicants for our next cohort! 🚀
Djangonaut Space is holding a sixth session! This sess
Link: https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2026/jan/21/djangonaut-space-session-6-accepting-applications/
We are thrilled to announce that Djangonaut Space, a mentorship program for contributing to Django, is open for applicants for our next cohort! 🚀
Djangonaut Space is holding a sixth session! This sess
Django Project
Djangonaut Space - Session 6 Accepting Applications
Posted by Djangonaut Space Mission Control on Jan. 21, 2026
Python Software Foundation: Departing the Python Software Foundation (Staff)
Link: https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2026/01/ee-departing-the-psf-staff.html
This week will be my last as the Director of Infrastructure at the Python Software Foundation and my last week as a staff member. Supporting the mission of this organization with my labor has been unb
Link: https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2026/01/ee-departing-the-psf-staff.html
This week will be my last as the Director of Infrastructure at the Python Software Foundation and my last week as a staff member. Supporting the mission of this organization with my labor has been unb
Python Software Foundation Blog
Departing the Python Software Foundation (Staff)
This week will be my last as the Director of Infrastructure at the Python Software Foundation and my last week as a staff member. Supporting...