Kenneth Reitz
@kennethreitz42
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Human responsible for creating Requests: HTTP for Humans for Python. I also made Pipenv, Responder, Maya, Records, , , and many more!
Winchester, Virginia
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I like languages. You'll have to forgive me, I speak HTTP.
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Switzerland now requires all government software to be open source
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My project (Requests)was used in the Mars 2020 Helicopter Mission. I am blown away!
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Dear Python Community,
I hope this letter finds you all well and thriving in your various endeavors with Python. My name is Kenneth Reitz, and I've been a part of this vibrant community for quite some time, contributing through projects like Requests and Pipenv, among others.
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I got married yesterday, to this incredible woman, now known as Sarah Reitz 🕊
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just learning about sqlmodel. this looks really great.
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Dear Python Friends,
I owe you an apology. Reflecting on the Requests III fundraiser from years past, I realize the importance of transparency — a virtue I regrettably overlooked. From chaos comes clarity, and I see now that I should have handled things in a different manner.
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python-benedict is a very interesting library
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Greetings!
Are you on the lookout for a seasoned Software Engineer with a deep specialization in Python backend development? My name is Kenneth Reitz, and I'm eager to explore opportunities where my expertise can contribute to your team's success.
With a rich background in open
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“Python has too many package managers”
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The older I get, the more convinced I become that the internet’s net impact on humanity is a negative one.
Would be hard to convince me otherwise at this point.
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I am looking for a new contract—please reach out if you are looking in hiring someone with my expertise. Open to contract–to–hire.
My skills are most utilized if Python is involved in the stack, or when app–level scaling considerations are being optimized.
hello
@kenreitz
.org
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This is fun, and so easy! I’ve been trying to do stuff like this programmatically for a long time, so really glad to see magentic be so awesome~
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PEP 703 – Making the GIL Optional
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Encapsulating concepts is better than extrapolating complexity.
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I am currently seeking funds to keep a roof over our head. I was not very ahead financially, as of yet, with my position I held. I was getting there, but we’re living off pennies right now. Does anyone want to help?
I have CashApp setup.
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PyTheory now has 1400 GitHub stars!
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Playwright-python looks pretty solid
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Excite to announce that I have joined
@plotlygraphs
as Principal Architect!
Very proud to be part of a team that delivers so much value to the makers that need it most.
✨🍰✨
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The 'kennethreitz/httpbin' docker image has been pulled from Dockerhub over 10 million times.
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Good morning! Working on Responder this morning :)
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Requests has been downloaded 234,832,689 times this month.
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Very happy to announce that I’ve joined
@CPPAlliance
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Here’s to making the world a better place :)
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Also, if you’re wondering where i went, this is what happened.
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Very happy to share requests-html-playwright — which is exactly what it sounds like:
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first thing i’ve ever typed into github autopilot. this is pretty cool
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inshellisense — IDE style autocomplete for shells
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New interview with
@evronecom
!
“Encapsulating concepts is better than extrapolating complexity.” 😉
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I really went crazy this year. Makes me feel real down on myself, but I have to remember that it was caused by a medication change and wasn’t really my fault. Still. Mental health is challenging.
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For the real fans out there — I know you know who you are. My prayer has never been more sincere in form or in candor. Please hear my cries. I am alone.
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Setup GitHub Sponsorships for my account yesterday, got approved today. If anyone is interested:
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Dear Python Community,
We are living through a time of great transformation, and as developers, we have a unique opportunity to shape the future. The challenges we face are complex, but I believe that we have the creativity and the determination to find solutions and build a
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The best investment you can make for yourself as a software engineer is a proper chair. Sitting = slowly killing your body.
“Last purchased Dec 1, 2010” — Wow I’ve had this thing for over 10 years!
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Ten Python datetime pitfalls, and what libraries are (not) doing about it
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Kenneth Reitz sends you warm greetings on this December day.
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"For example, Microsoft noted that by fixing the top 20% of the most-reported bugs, 80% of the related errors and crashes in a given system would be eliminated"
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New Blog Post! "Introducing ELIZA: GPT Specializing in Python Coding"
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Working on a fun idea, ‘uvenv’, which borrows a few concepts from pipenv and uses uv to execute them. Pretty minimal so far!
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The Mind pays attention to what you pay attention to, then pays attention to it for you.
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Hey, look who finally got their GitHub username back ;)
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and… here's the my artwork I used for both the primary Requests logo, as well as my tattoo. This is such a weird concept. I'm not sure how I feel.
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Once you take yourself too seriously the art will suffer.”
— Maynard James Keenan
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Have been contracting for a bit. I am happy to announce that I am looking for a full time role! Sooner rather than later preferred ;)
Email hello
@kenreitz
.org if you have something in mind!
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I miss you guys. I can't feel the love.
I know it's there though.
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obsidian is a great note–taking app. Here's a mind map it generated from my "inner world" notes
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How to Run Mistral-7B on an M1 Mac With Ollama
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This past September, I experienced what could be called a total mental health crisis event. During my hospitalization, I was diagnosed with "Bipolar Affective Disorder with Psychosis", which came as a complete shock to me — I'm almost always in an upbeat mood. It didn't make
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