Paolo Melchiorre is a Python developer, Django contributor, and Free Software advocate. He actively supports open-source communities, mentors developers, and shares insights through talks, blogs, and community initiatives.
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A talk from DjangoCon US 2024 on creating web maps using Django and its GeoDjango module, from simple to complex implementations.
Author reflects on being named a Python Software Foundation Fellow, highlighting community contributions and shared recognition with Adam Johnson.
A talk from EuroPython 2024 exploring the various ways developers can contribute to the Python community and its ecosystem.
The author shares their experience writing the preface for 'Django 5 By Example', a book teaching Django through practical examples and new features.
A talk on adding semantic search to Django web projects using PostgreSQL and the pgvector extension for AI-powered functionality.
A talk from DjangoCon Europe 2024 exploring various ways to contribute to the Python and Django communities, aimed at both newcomers and existing members.
A talk from PyCon Italia 2024 exploring the various ways developers can contribute to the Python community and its ecosystem.
A step-by-step guide to upgrading PostgreSQL from version 15 to 16 on Ubuntu 24.04, covering cluster management and commands.
A talk from PyCon US 2024 exploring the many ways to contribute to the Python community, from coding to community involvement.
Podcast interview with Paolo Melchiorre discussing Django, open source contributions, PyCon conferences, and trends in Python web development.
A Django contributor shares a detailed list of proposed improvements for the Django web framework, including developer sprints, documentation changes, and new features.
Explores Django 5.0's new GeneratedField feature for database-calculated columns, focusing on practical examples with GeoDjango and PostGIS.
Overview of Pelican 4.9's updated 'Simple' theme, featuring semantic HTML and support for classless CSS frameworks.
Paolo Melchiorre announces his candidacy for the 2024 Django Software Foundation board, outlining his experience and goals for the Django community.
Explores Django 5.0's new GeneratedField feature for database-calculated columns, with a focus on PostgreSQL implementation and examples.
Explores Django 5.0's new GeneratedField feature for database-calculated columns, with a focus on implementation using SQLite.
A guide to creating minimal Django applications inspired by microframeworks like Flask and FastAPI, presented at DjangoCon US 2023.
A talk from DjangoCon US 2023 covering updates to the official djangoproject.com website and how to contribute to its development.
A talk from EuroPython 2023 covering the development, maintenance, and how to contribute to the official Django project website (djangoproject.com).
Paolo Melchiorre announces his nomination for the Python Software Foundation Board, outlining his 15+ years of community contributions and goals.
