Sheena O'Connell

If you have any new years resolutions that involve learning, then come learn with me :) I'm running some holiday specials! prelude.tech/upcoming_train… #django #htmx #alipinejs #airflow #tailwindcss #git #playwright

📢 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 There’s a nasty RAT (Remote Access Trojan) exploit in #Axios. - #Fireship overview: youtube.com/watch?v=o7NYXv… - Check if you’re compromised (via #StepSecurity): tinyurl.com/38mx9dve #JavaScript #WebDev #npm

The annual #Python Developers Survey is still open! Have you filled it in yet? It takes about 15 minutes, and it makes a difference. It helps the #PSF better understand the community. surveys.jetbrains.com/s3/python-deve…

#PyTV is now LIVE! youtube.com/watch?v=qKkyBh… Join us :) #Python

Honored to join #JetBrains #PyTV #Python on 4 March and to share the stage with some increadible people. Check it out. It's FREE and online youtube.com/watch?v=8KblH4… lp.jetbrains.com/python-unplugg…

If you are keen to attend #PyConUS but it seems out of reach for financial reasons, consider applying for a grant. Application deadline: 25 Feb! I'd love to see more of the African community there and taking part. us.pycon.org/2026/attend/tr…

I’m really looking forward to #PyConNamibia. I’ve been going for a few years now, and it’s a wonderful community. I especially like the focus on education - it’s a conference that plays the long game.

@pyconafrica @eusebiodotpy @PyLadiesMaputo @PyLadiesBeira Keep an eye on this guy, he's going to go far!

Meet PyCon Africa's youngest IOC member who joined us this year. @eusebiodotpy is a 20 years old young Software engineer from #Mozambique, Cofounder of @PyLadiesMaputo and @PyLadiesBeira and currently lead of the Python Mozambique community. #PyConAfrica

OSS has been in a tough place recently; many organisations and projects have been under strain. It's important to be proactive about supporting the projects we believe in and rely on. For all of you who supported the PSF fundraiser, thank you!

Thank you Anthropic for your generous gift!

Join our Weekend Workshop: #Apache #Airflow - Basics to Advanced prelude.tech/upcoming_works… Dates: 14 - 15 Feb Use the code GIFT25 to enjoy a 25% festive discount! Offer valid until 11 January.

Another December adventure: Navigating Waterval Boven with a new friend (and getting him comfortable with absailing). In a past life I did a lot of rope work and it's always fun to share that kind of thing with new people.

Join our Weekend Workshop: Understanding #Django by integrating #AllAuth Dates: 24-25 January prelude.tech/upcoming_works… Use the code GIFT25 to unlock a 25% festive discount! Offer valid until 11 January

#Git is a powerful tool in software development, especially valuable with the rise of #LLM coding assistants. It serves as a collaboration platform and a crucial safety net.

Join our Weekend Workshop: Getting #Git - a beginner's guide to version control and the terminal. Dates: 14-15 Feb prelude.tech/upcoming_works… Use the code GIFT25 to unlock a 25% festive discount! Offer valid until 11 January

Here's an example: Lots of people procrastinate and don't talk about it at work because it could get them in trouble. But it's so common it's almost normal. Facing it head-on, without blame or shame, is a very good idea.

Close your eyesand think of your workplace. Now consider the word "accountability." What do you feel? Is "accountability" a stick? Does it associate with fear, righteousness, frustration, or bureaucracy? Or is it about empowerment?

Join our Weekend Workshop: Modern Frontend Development with #Django, #HTMX, #Tailwind, #Playwright and #AlpineJS Dates: 24-25 January prelude.tech/upcoming_works… Use the code GIFT25 to unlock a 25% festive discount! Offer valid until 11 January

Designing for perfect humans is easy. Designing for real humans - who forget things, get distracted, and have complicated lives - takes more thought. But it's worth it. And it's kind.

Out there, life strips down to the essentials. Each morning, I pack my home and everything I own onto my back and walk. That's all When I get home it's easy to spot unnecessary life complexity.

Whenever I can, I escape to the mountains. Here's a snap of a mountain pass in the Drakensburg, South Africa. Zoom in and see if you can see the path.