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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Interview with Paolo Melchiorre, a candidate for the Python Software Foundation Board, discussing his community involvement and goals for language inclusivity.
A talk from DjangoCon Europe 2023 covering updates, maintenance, and how to contribute to the official djangoproject.com website.
A talk from PyCon Italia 2023 on creating web maps using Django and its GeoDjango module, from simple Spatialite setups to complex PostGIS implementations.
A technical guide on using FFmpeg with VA-API GPU acceleration to quickly resize and encode videos for Mastodon's upload limits.
A technical guide for upgrading PostgreSQL from version 14 to 15 on Ubuntu 23.04, including commands and troubleshooting steps.
A talk on implementing full-text search in Django using only PostgreSQL, presented at PyCon US 2023.
A talk from PyCon DE 2023 on creating web maps using Django and its GeoDjango module, covering data storage and geospatial queries.
A talk on creating interactive web maps using Django's GeoDjango module with PostGIS, presented at Citus Con 2023.
A talk on leveraging PostgreSQL's advanced features within Django web framework for more powerful database-driven applications.
A Django community member reflects on receiving the 2022 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize and the importance of community participation.
A talk from GDG DevFest 2022 on how to maximize benefits from Open Source by actively contributing to communities like Python and Django.
A technical guide on using FFmpeg to resize and convert videos for Mastodon's media restrictions, including specific command examples.
A talk from Ubuntu Summit 2022 on how to maximize benefits from Open Source by contributing to communities like Python and Django.
A proposal for organizing active developer sprints within the Django community, inspired by experiences at DjangoCon US.
A talk on implementing full-text search using Django and PostgreSQL, avoiding complex external search engines.
A lightning talk from DjangoCon Europe 2022 on implementing full-text search in the official Django project documentation website.
A talk from EuroPython 2022 on creating web maps using Django and its GeoDjango module, covering geospatial data storage and queries.
A talk on leveraging PostgreSQL's advanced features within Django projects, presented at PyCon Italia 2022.
A talk from PyCon Italia 2022 on how developers can maximize their use of the Django web framework by engaging with and contributing to its open-source community.
A developer recounts their 2022 European speaking tour, presenting talks on Django at PyConDE, DjangoDay Copenhagen, and CitusCon conferences.
