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UID:pretalx-pycascades-2026-VEGVSP@pretalx.com
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DESCRIPTION:In tech\, it’s easy to get caught up in ego. Chasing the smar
 test solutions\, writing the most complex code\, or proving who’s the be
 st in the room. But Python has a funny way of humbling us. Its simplicity 
 reminds us that good code isn’t about showing off\; it’s about making 
 things clear\, accessible\, and collaborative.\n\nThis talk is about what 
 happens after that sting of humility. Python doesn’t just strip away ego
 \, it builds communities that make you feel proud to belong. I’ll share 
 stories from my journey with Black Python Devs and other Python groups\, s
 howing how people from all walks of life come together\, support one anoth
 er\, and create space for growth.\n\nBy the end\, you’ll see that the re
 al magic of Python isn’t just the language. It’s the people\, the open
 ness\, and the sense of pride that comes from being part of something bigg
 er than yourself.
DTSTAMP:20260521T092134Z
LOCATION:Fletcher Auditorium
SUMMARY:Python Stings Your Ego: Finding Pride in Community\, Not Just Code 
 - Emmanuel Ugwu
URL:https://pretalx.com/pycascades-2026/talk/VEGVSP/
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