Ritchie Vink
Ritchie Vink is the creator of Polars and CEO of Polars Inc. He started the project in 2020 and has led its design and development since, from the query engine and expression API to the plugin system attendees will use in this sprint.
Sessions
What is an open source sprint?
An open source sprint is an event where programmers come together to make focused contributions to an open source project within a limited timeframe. Participants can work individually or in groups, collaborate directly on coding tasks, fix bugs, and develop new features for the project. The sprint environment offers hands-on coding, mentorship from experienced contributors, and fosters networking and community building among peers. Through time-boxed sessions, programmers can learn from each other, solve problems collaboratively, and quickly advance project goals in a welcoming, supportive setting.
Why should you join?
- Gain practical coding experience on real-world projects
- Receive guidance and mentorship from skilled contributors
- Make a meaningful impact on an open source project
- Expand your professional network and meet like-minded peers
- Learn best practices and new technologies in a supportive environment
Specifically: A hands-on sprint for people who use Polars and want to go one layer deeper. Pick one of two tracks: work on a "good first issue" from the Polars issue tracker, or build an expression plugin that adds your own custom functionality to Polars, running at native speed. You leave with either an open PR or a working plugin, and a setup you can keep using afterwards.
What is an open source sprint?
An open source sprint is an event where programmers come together to make focused contributions to an open source project within a limited timeframe. Participants can work individually or in groups, collaborate directly on coding tasks, fix bugs, and develop new features for the project. The sprint environment offers hands-on coding, mentorship from experienced contributors, and fosters networking and community building among peers. Through time-boxed sessions, programmers can learn from each other, solve problems collaboratively, and quickly advance project goals in a welcoming, supportive setting.
Why should you join?
- Gain practical coding experience on real-world projects
- Receive guidance and mentorship from skilled contributors
- Make a meaningful impact on an open source project
- Expand your professional network and meet like-minded peers
- Learn best practices and new technologies in a supportive environment
Specifically: A hands-on sprint for people who use Polars and want to go one layer deeper. Pick one of two tracks: work on a "good first issue" from the Polars issue tracker, or build an expression plugin that adds your own custom functionality to Polars, running at native speed. You leave with either an open PR or a working plugin, and a setup you can keep using afterwards.