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• PyCon Lithuania Special - Stefanie Molin

  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-hookData Morph docs: https://stefaniemolin.com/data-morph/stable/index.htmlDocstringify repo: https://github.com/stefmolin/docstringifyHer website: https://stefaniemolin.com/

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• 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.

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• 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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• PyCon Lithuania Special - Aurimas Griciūnas

  This discussion follows Aurimas Griciūnas' professional evolution from MLOps engineering to product leadership. Aurimas shares his approach to teaching technical concepts through hands-on experience and explains why personalized projects lead to better learning outcomes than generic tutorials.He reflects on his content creation journey and the challenges of maintaining consistency while navigating rapidly changing technology trends. The conversation explores his upcoming AI engineering bootcamp designed specifically for professionals transitioning into AI roles.Aurimas offers insights into the complexities of AI agents, the MCP framework, and the challenges of cross-agent communication. His practical perspective on building standards and tools in AI engineering provides valuable context for both newcomers and experienced practitioners looking to develop effective solutions in this evolving field.

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• PyCon Lithuania Special - Brandon Rhodes

  In this conversation, Brandon Rhodes shares his journey in the Python community, discussing his work on astronomy-related open source projects like PyEphem and Skyfield. We can also hear the intricacies of orbital mechanics, the importance of API design, and the real-world applications of his libraries. Brandon also reflects on the evolution of Python, the significance of practical tutorials, and the art of public speaking, offering insights into his preparation for keynotes and the challenges of engaging an audience.

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